Core Refusal Reason
The proposed modular dwelling design fails to comply with rural housing design guidelines and does not reflect the local Monaghan architectural vernacular.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed modular/mobile home design materially conflicts with the design guidelines for rural housing as set out in the County Development Plan.
- The submitted house design fails to acknowledge or incorporate the recognised rural Monaghan vernacular to an acceptable degree.
- Permitting the development would result in a material conflict with the Monaghan County Development Plan 2019-2025 and would be contrary to the proper planning and sustainable development of the area.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Policy RHP 1Table 15.4
Decision Document Summary
Daniel O’Grady sought retention permission for a change of house type at Lackafin, Castleblayney, proposing a single-storey modular dwelling in place of a previously approved storey-and-a-half house. The site is an established residential property located along a local road in a rural area. Monaghan County Council refused the application on the grounds that the modular design fails to comply with Policy RHP 1 and Table 15.4 of the County Development Plan 2019-2025, specifically noting that the d...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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