Core Refusal Reason
The application was refused due to the applicants' failure to demonstrate a functional rural housing need and the site's unsuitable, elevated topography which would lead to an adverse visual impact on the landscape.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicants failed to demonstrate a site-specific rural housing need to reside in this rural area in accordance with Policy RSP 2 of the Monaghan County Development Plan 2019-2025.
- The proposed development, by virtue of its location on a steeply rising and elevated site, would be visually intrusive and fail to integrate appropriately into the surrounding drumlin landscape, contrary to Policy RDP 2.
- The proposal would contribute to and exacerbate an undesirable pattern of ribbon development in the locality, which is contrary to the proper planning and sustainable development of the area.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Policy RSP 2Policy RDP 2Policy RSP 3
Decision Document Summary
This planning application sought permission for a single-storey dwelling and a mechanical aeration system on a 0.380-hectare greenfield site at Creeve, Latton, Castleblayney. The site is characterized by steep levels rising significantly from the roadside in a westerly direction. Despite the submission of significant further information regarding the site layout and sight splays, Monaghan County Council refused permission. The primary grounds for refusal were the lack of a demonstrated rural hou...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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