Core Refusal Reason
The application was refused due to the excessive scale of the proposed dwelling impacting visual amenities and the environmental sensitivity of the site, which contains wetland characteristics and a watercourse, posing risks to habitat conservation and water quality.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The scale and massing of the proposed two-storey dwelling would have a significant adverse visual impact on the rural landscape and contravenes design guidelines for one-off houses.
- The development is located on a site with wetland and marshland characteristics, and the proposed works would negatively impact non-designated habitats and biodiversity contrary to conservation objectives.
- The proposal fails to adequately protect groundwater and surface water quality, conflicting with multiple County Development Plan objectives regarding water resource management and the protection of sensitive environments.
Cited Policies (CDP)
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Decision Document Summary
Fergal Quinn & Eadaoin Minagh sought permission to construct a two-storey dwelling, garage, and wastewater system at Claragh, Redhills, Co. Cavan, within a designated 'Stronger Rural Area'. While the applicants demonstrated a rural housing need, the Planning Authority refused the application because the house's scale was deemed visually intrusive for the rural location. Furthermore, the site's environmental sensitivity—specifically its wetland characteristics and the presence of a watercourse—me...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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