Core Refusal Reason
Failure to demonstrate a genuine local housing need in an 'Area Under Strong Urban Influence', coupled with significant visual impact concerns and insufficient technical information regarding site servicing.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant failed to demonstrate a demonstrable economic, social, or local housing need as required by Policy Objective H 28, particularly as she already owns a residence within the nearby Ardmore Settlement Boundary.
- The proposed development lacks a site characterisation form, meaning the Planning Authority cannot adequately assess the risk to public health and the environment regarding wastewater treatment.
- The height and scale of the dwelling on an elevated, prominent hilltop within a 'High Sensitive' scenic area would be injurious to the visual amenities and contrary to landscape protection objectives.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Policy Objective H 28Section 7.11.2Objective L02Objective C& M05Volume 2 – Development Management Standards
Decision Document Summary
The proposal involves the construction of a 1.5-storey dwelling and garage at Ardocheasty, Ardmore, on a 0.23-hectare site within an 'Area Under Strong Urban Influence'. The application was refused primarily because the applicant did not establish a genuine local housing need, given her existing property ownership in the vicinity. Additionally, the Planning Authority cited the lack of a site characterisation form for wastewater assessment and concerns that the building's scale on a prominent hil...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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