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to construct a new part two-storey dwelling & part single story dwelling house with detached domestic garage, form new vehicular site entrance onto existing laneway, installation of approved proprietary wastewater treatment system & percolation area, together with all associated site development works

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

The application was refused due to the failure to demonstrate a genuine rural housing need and the proposed dwelling's elevated siting, which would result in a visually intrusive development that breaks the skyline.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The applicants failed to demonstrate a rural-generated housing need in accordance with the definition for areas 'Under Strong Urban Influence' as set out in the Cavan County Development Plan.
  • The proposed siting on elevated ground with a high finished floor level (FFL) would create a visually intrusive development that breaks the skyline and fails to integrate into the landscape.
  • The development is at variance with specific siting and design objectives (SD01) and is contrary to the proper planning and sustainable development of the area.

Cited Policies (CDP)

Chapter 12: Rural12.13.2.2 Rural House DesignRHD 01RHD 0212.13.2.10 Siting and DesignSD 01SUI01-03RH07

Decision Document Summary

This application sought permission for a part two-storey, part single-storey dwelling with a detached garage and proprietary wastewater treatment system at Lismagratty, approximately 4.5km north of Cavan town. The site consists of elevated agricultural land. The local authority refused the proposal on two main grounds: first, the applicants did not adequately demonstrate a rural housing need for this specific location under the 'Strong Urban Influence' criteria; and second, the elevated nature o...
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