Core Refusal Reason
The development was refused due to its prominent location in an open rural landscape, which would negatively impact visual amenities, and the failure to provide sufficient technical information regarding the adequacy of the proposed wastewater treatment system.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed dwelling is located on a prominent site within an area of open rural landscape and would fail to be absorbed or integrated successfully, thereby seriously injuring the visual amenities of the area.
- Inadequate information was submitted to demonstrate that the proposed effluent treatment system complies with the EPA Code of Practice, posing a risk of environmental pollution and a threat to public health.
- The proposal is contrary to the sitting criteria for new rural development as set out in Section 13.4 of the Sligo County Development Plan 2017-2023 and would be contrary to the proper planning and sustainable development of the area.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Section 7.4P-RAUI-HOU-1P-RHOU-1P-RHOU-2P-DSNC-1P-DSNC-3P-WW-5Section 13.8.3Section 7.4.3Section 13.4.2Section 13.4
Decision Document Summary
Aaron Healy and Lucy Foley sought permission for a contemporary dwelling house and on-site effluent treatment system at Lisduff, Calry, a rural site approximately 5km northeast of Sligo Town. While the applicants demonstrated a rural housing need, the application was refused because the house would be located on a prominent, elevated site that would detract from the open rural landscape. Additionally, the planning authority found the submitted wastewater treatment details to be inadequate, raisi...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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