Core Refusal Reason
Failure to demonstrate a rural-generated housing need in a 'Stronger Rural Area' and insufficient information regarding archaeological protection and wastewater treatment suitability.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant failed to provide sufficient evidence of a rural-generated housing need as required for a 'Stronger Rural Area' under the Cavan County Development Plan 2022-2028.
- The proposed development is located within the constraint zone of a Recorded Monument (Ringfort CV034-025), and the absence of an Archaeological Impact Assessment prevents a determination on the protection of archaeological heritage.
- Technical concerns regarding wastewater treatment suitability remain unresolved due to recent unauthorized infilling of the site, which likely altered the natural percolation characteristics.
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Decision Document Summary
Elizabeth Ann Farrelly sought permission for a 191 sqm dormer dwelling and associated services at Greaghclogh, Bailieborough. The site is located in a 'Stronger Rural Area' and within the notification zone of a Recorded Monument. The application was refused because the applicant did not establish a functional rural housing need, failed to address potential archaeological impacts via a required assessment, and provided insufficient data regarding the impact of recent site infilling on the propose...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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