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...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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