Core Refusal Reason
The proposed development was refused due to its inappropriate suburban design which fails to respect the character of the adjacent Salterstown Architectural Conservation Area (ACA), the applicant's failure to demonstrate a local rural housing need for Zone 1, and insufficient information regarding traffic safety and sightlines.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed suburban-style dwelling fails to recognize the special character of the Salterstown Architectural Conservation Area (ACA) and would result in the diminution of the integrity and form of the historic clachan settlement.
- The applicant failed to provide sufficient documentation to demonstrate compliance with the qualifying criteria for a rural dwelling in Rural Policy Zone 1, an area under strong urban influence.
- The proposal failed to demonstrate that safe sight visibility could be achieved at the site entrance without extensive hedgerow removal, which would negatively impact the scenic route and public safety.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Policy Objective BHC 35Policy Objective HOU 41Section 13.16.17Table 13.13Policy Objective BHC 31Policy Objective HOU 40Policy ENV 39Rural Policy Zone 1Policy NGB 6
Decision Document Summary
Sarah Cahill applied for permission to construct a single-storey dwelling, garage, and wastewater treatment system at Salterstown, Dunleer, Co. Louth. The site is situated in Rural Policy Zone 1, an area of high scenic quality adjacent to the Salterstown Architectural Conservation Area (ACA). Louth County Council refused the application because the design was considered an inappropriate suburban response that would detract from the historic clachan character of the ACA. Furthermore, the applican...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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