2439

Permission to erect a two storey dwelling house, inset filter unit and percolation area and associated works, retain existing mobile home and holding tank on adjacent site and exit on to private laneway that connects to public road.

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

The proposal fails to meet siting and orientation standards, lacks necessary third-party consents for proximity to agricultural buildings, and does not demonstrate adequate visibility at the site access.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The proposed dwelling orientation fails to front the public road or follow natural contours, resulting in poor landscape integration contrary to Policy RCP 1.
  • The development is located within 100m of third-party agricultural buildings without the required additional information or written legal consent mandated by Policy RHP 4.
  • The applicant has not demonstrated that the necessary visibility spays of 2.4 x 50 metres can be achieved at the point where the private laneway meets the public road.

Cited Policies (CDP)

Policy RCP 1Section 15.16Policy RHP 1Section 15.17Policy RHP 4Section 15.17.2Policy RCP 3Section 15.16.1Policy RAS 1Section 15.27.1

Decision Document Summary

The applicant, Barry Sherry, proposed the construction of a two-storey dwelling and associated site works, including the retention of a mobile home, at Drumcoobrady, Tydavnet, Co. Monaghan. The site is situated in a rural, elevated landscape approximately 140m from the public road. The planning authority refused the application due to the dwelling's inappropriate orientation, the failure to address the proximity of third-party agricultural buildings through legal consent, and the lack of evidenc...
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