Core Refusal Reason
The structure is considered ruinous and ineligible for refurbishment as a dwelling, effectively constituting a new one-off house for which no local need was demonstrated, alongside significant traffic safety concerns.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The existing structure is in a ruinous state and lacks the essential characteristics of a dwelling, meaning the proposal constitutes a new one-off house rather than a refurbishment.
- The applicant failed to demonstrate that the required visibility splays of 3.0m x 75m could be achieved at the site entrance, posing a significant traffic hazard.
- No sufficient justification or evidence of compliance with local needs criteria was provided for a new dwelling in an 'Area under strong urban influence' (Rural Policy Zone 2).
Cited Policies (CDP)
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Decision Document Summary
Thomas Byrne sought permission to refurbish and extend an existing structure at Pollbrock, Castlebellingham, Co. Louth, including the installation of a new wastewater treatment system. The Planning Authority refused the application because the building was deemed too far deteriorated to be considered a dwelling, effectively making the proposal a new house in a rural area under strong urban influence without a demonstrated local need. Additionally, the applicant failed to prove that safe access a...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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