Core Refusal Reason
The proposal was refused due to its significant detrimental visual impact on a highly sensitive landscape, the absence of a Natura Impact Statement to assess potential impacts on a Special Area of Conservation, and insufficient information regarding the compliance of the wastewater treatment system with EPA standards.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed dwelling would form a discordant and obtrusive feature in a prominent location, seriously injuring the visual amenities of a sensitive rural landscape and interrupting views from designated scenic routes.
- In the absence of a Natura Impact Statement, the planning authority is precluded from granting permission as it cannot be determined if the development would adversely affect the integrity of the Bunduff Lough and Machair/Trawalua/Mullaghmore SAC.
- The applicant failed to submit adequate information to demonstrate that the proposed on-site wastewater treatment system meets current EPA Code of Practice standards, posing a risk of environmental pollution and public health issues.
Cited Policies (CDP)
P-GBSA-HOU-1P-RHOU-1P-RHOU-2P-DSNC-1P-DSNC-3P-LCAP-1P-LCAP-2P-LCAP-3P-WW-5Section 13.4Section 13.4.1Section 13.4.2Section 13.4.3Section 13.4.4Section 13.4.5Section 13.8.3
Decision Document Summary
Joseph Leydon applied for permission to construct a 229 sq.m, 4-bedroom dwelling and wastewater treatment system at Bunduff, Cliffoney, Co. Sligo. The site is located in a highly sensitive 'Rural Area Under Urban Influence' near Bunduff Lough and a Special Area of Conservation (SAC). While the applicant demonstrated a potential rural housing need based on a family tourism business, the Planning Authority refused the application. The primary grounds for refusal were the development's failure to i...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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