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outline permission to construct a dwellinghouse, proprietary wastewater treatment system, site entrance onto to existing public road via a combined site entrance previously granted planning permission planning Ref. No. 18/428 and all ancillary site work

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

Failure to integrate into the landscape due to a lack of screening vegetation and unresolved wastewater treatment concerns.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The proposed development fails to comply with Policy RCP1 as the site lacks the mature vegetation necessary to successfully integrate and screen a dwelling within the landscape.
  • The Planning Authority has concerns regarding the visual impact of a dwelling at this location, noting that views of the site are apparent from both directions on the adjoining public road.
  • Additional information is required regarding wastewater treatment, specifically concerning the relationship between the proposed system and the existing approved system on the adjoining property to the south-west.

Cited Policies (CDP)

Policy RSP3Section 2.8.2Policy RCP 1Section 15.16Policy RHP 1Section 15.17Policy RHP5Section 15.17.3Policy RHP 4Section 15.17.2Policy RDP 24Policy WWTP1Section 15.18

Decision Document Summary

Mark Bishop sought outline permission for a dwelling house, wastewater treatment system, and site entrance at Corrintra, Castleblayney, Co. Monaghan. The 0.390-hectare site is located in a 'Remaining Rural Area' (Category 2) under the Monaghan County Development Plan 2019-2025. The application was refused primarily because the site lacks sufficient mature vegetation to screen the development, leading to poor landscape integration in violation of Policy RCP1. Furthermore, the Environmental Health...
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