Core Refusal Reason
The proposal fails to demonstrate that the existing ruinous structure constitutes a dwelling, effectively resulting in an unwarranted new one-off house in a visually sensitive and protected coastal location.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The existing structure is in a ruinous state, lacks an Eircode, and is not clearly recognisable as a dwelling, meaning the proposal does not qualify as a renovation/reuse under Policy D-HOU-1.
- The development would result in an unwarranted new one-off dwelling in a rural area where such provision is restricted, setting an undesirable precedent contrary to the Sligo County Development Plan.
- Due to its elevated and exposed position in a coastal zone near a designated scenic route, the development would be an obtrusive feature that seriously injures the visual amenity of the landscape.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Section 5.3.1Section 7.4.4P-LCAP-1P-LCAP-2Section 5.3.2P-RHOU-1P-RHOU-2Section 10.4.4P-DCZ-1Section 7.1.1P-DSNC-1P-DSNC-3Section 9.3.2P-WW-5Section 13.2.11Section 13.8.3Policy D-HOU-1Section 5.6.2
Decision Document Summary
Frank Caheny sought planning permission for the renovation and extension of an existing cottage and the installation of a new septic tank at Corkagh Beg, Skreen, Co. Sligo. The site is located in a sensitive coastal zone on an elevated, exposed plot near a designated scenic route. Sligo County Council refused the application primarily because the existing structure is a ruin that does not meet the criteria for a dwelling, thus making the proposal a new one-off house in a restricted area. Additio...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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