Core Refusal Reason
The proposed design fails to meet the architectural standards for a prominent corner site and contains technical discrepancies regarding the supervision of the wastewater treatment system.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The architectural design is considered inappropriate for the site's prominent location at a junction, as it fails to provide active street frontages and presents an unrefined gable wall to the public road.
- The proposed roof pitch of 27 degrees is contrary to Section 13.9.9 of the Louth County Development Plan, which encourages traditional roof forms with pitches between 30 and 40 degrees.
- There are significant inconsistencies in the documentation regarding the qualified personnel responsible for supervising the installation of the wastewater treatment system, posing a potential risk to environmental compliance.
Cited Policies (CDP)
HOU 43Section 3.17.6HOU 47HOU 42Section 13.9.9IU 16IU 17IU 18
Decision Document Summary
Peter Lynch and Aoife Murphy sought planning permission for a two-storey detached dwelling, garage, and wastewater treatment system at Dromgoolestown, Castlebellingham, within the Stabannon Rural Node. While the Planning Authority accepted that the applicants met the 'local rural need' criteria as returning emigrants, the proposal was deemed unacceptable in its current form. The primary issues centered on the building's design, which failed to respond to its dual-frontage corner location and uti...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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