Core Refusal Reason
The proposal constitutes inappropriate piecemeal backland development in a rural area under strong urban influence, where the applicant failed to demonstrate a specific economic or social need to reside at the location.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposal represents an inappropriate pattern of piecemeal backland development that would result in intrusive physical encroachment into the open rural landscape and set an undesirable precedent for similar development.
- The development would detract from the character and visual amenity of the surrounding rural area and is contrary to objectives HOU 42 and HOU 47 regarding site selection and design standards for rural housing.
- The applicant failed to sufficiently demonstrate a genuine economic or social requirement to live in this specific rural location, which is designated as an area under strong urban influence (Rural Policy Zone 2).
Cited Policies (CDP)
HOU 41HOU 42HOU 47Section 13.9Section 13.9.6Rural Policy Zone 2
Decision Document Summary
This application sought permission for a dormer dwellinghouse, domestic garage, and associated site works at Glenmore, Collon, Co. Louth. The site is located within Rural Policy Zone 2, an area defined as being under strong urban influence. Louth County Council refused the application primarily because the proposed siting constituted an unacceptable form of backland development that would negatively impact the rural character of the landscape through intrusive encroachment. Furthermore, while th...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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