Core Refusal Reason
The proposed development was refused due to its detrimental impact on the landscape and visual amenity of a rocky outcrop, its location within a protected wetland (Tinure Fen), and its potential impact on a recorded archaeological monument.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed dwelling would require significant groundworks and excavation on a prominent rocky outcrop, resulting in a negative, scarring impact on the landscape and visual amenities of the area, contrary to Policy HOU 42.
- The development is located within the Tinure Fen (LH101), a wetland of local conservation value, and the applicant failed to demonstrate that the proposal would not adversely affect surface water, groundwater flows, and ecology, contravening Policy NBG 20.
- The site is in close proximity to Recorded Monument LH012-008 (Rock scribing), and the applicant failed to demonstrate compliance with Policy BHC 3 regarding the protection of known archaeological areas and monuments.
Cited Policies (CDP)
HOU 41HOU 42HOU 45HOU 46HOU 47IU 16IU 17IU 18IU 19HGB 40NBG 20BHC 3
Decision Document Summary
Brendan Maguire applied for permission to construct a single-storey dwelling and wastewater treatment system at Paddock, Dunleer, on a site characterized by a large rocky outcrop within Rural Policy Zone 2. The application was refused by Louth County Council as the proposed finished floor levels would necessitate extensive groundworks that would injure the visual character of the landscape. Furthermore, the site's location within the Tinure Fen wetland and its proximity to a protected archaeolog...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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