Core Refusal Reason
The proposed development is located on a prominent, elevated, and exposed site where the design, scale, and necessary site works would have a significant negative visual impact and fail to integrate into the drumlin landscape, contrary to rural housing design objectives.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The elevated and exposed nature of the site on a hillside overlooking the R165 would result in a development that is too prominent and fails to integrate into the character of the Drumlin Belt landscape.
- The scale and design of the proposed two-storey dwelling, along with the extensive site works including a 2.6m high retaining wall and significant hedgerow removal, do not meet the rural vernacular requirements of the County Development Plan.
- Granting permission would set an undesirable precedent for similar prominent developments that break the skyline and fail to protect the visual amenities of the rural area.
Cited Policies (CDP)
RH 01RH 02RH 03RH 04RH 05RH 06RH 07RH 08RH 09RH 10RH 11SD 01AS 01AS 02WTR 01WTR 02WTR 03WTR 04WTR 05Section 12.13.2.2Appendix 22
Decision Document Summary
Lucinda Fannin and John Paul Creavin sought permission for a two-storey dwelling, domestic garage/carport, and wastewater treatment system at a greenfield site in Rakenny, Tullyvin, Co. Cavan. The site is situated in an elevated position fronting the R165 regional road within the Drumlin Belt. The application was refused because the proposed development's prominent location, combined with its scale and the extensive site works required, would have a significant adverse visual impact on the lands...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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