Core Refusal Reason
The proposal was refused as it constitutes ribbon development, fails to integrate into the rural landscape due to inadequate natural boundaries, and presents a traffic hazard due to insufficient sight distances.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed development would create or extend ribbon development, defined as five or more houses on one side of a given 250m of road frontage, which is contrary to Policy RHP 5 of the Monaghan County Development Plan 2019-2025.
- The site lacks established and identifiable natural boundaries to soften the impact of the development, meaning the proposal fails to acceptably accord with Policy RHP 1 regarding landscape integration.
- The applicant failed to demonstrate that the required 90m sight distances could be achieved at the proposed entrance onto the Local Class 1 road, thereby endangering public safety by reason of traffic hazard.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Section 15.17.3Policy RHP 5Section 15.16Policy RCP 1Policy RHP 1Table 15.4Section 15.27Policy LCP 1Section 15.19
Decision Document Summary
Fiona Lynskey applied for permission to construct a one-and-a-half-storey dwelling house with a filter unit, percolation area, and a new entrance at Acres, Knockatallon, Co. Monaghan. The site is situated in a 'Category 2 - Remaining Rural Area' and is flanked by existing one-off houses. Monaghan County Council refused the application on the grounds that it would exacerbate ribbon development, fail to integrate into the rural environment due to poor boundary definition, and create a traffic haza...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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