Core Refusal Reason
The proposed development was refused due to its undue prominence in the landscape, failure to comply with rural housing design guidelines, and potential negative impact on the rural character and residential amenity of the area.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed dwelling and its 250m long access laneway would be unduly prominent on the skyline and cause significant visual impact, thereby damaging the rural character of the landscape.
- The specific house design, characterized by a 3m high flat roof, does not acceptably comply with the design guidelines for rural housing as set out in the County Development Plan.
- It remains unconfirmed that the proposed house and laneway would not detrimentally impact the residential amenity of neighboring properties by reason of overbearing and dominance.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Section 2.8.1Policy RHP 5Section 15.16Policy RCP 1Section 15.17.2Section 15.27Policy RDP 19Policy RDP 14Policy RHP 1Table 15.4Section 15.16.1Policy RDP 18
Decision Document Summary
The applicant, Ciara McQuaid, proposed the construction of a single-storey dwelling, domestic garage, and a 250m long entrance laneway, alongside the retention of a mobile home at Derrylea & Killycooly, Co. Monaghan. The site is located in a 'back field' that rises sharply, creating 'skyline' concerns. The application was refused because the development would be visually obtrusive, the house design failed to meet rural housing standards, and the applicant did not sufficiently demonstrate that th...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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