Core Refusal Reason
The proposed development would be visually intrusive on an exposed, elevated site and fails to integrate with the existing pattern of development, contravening landscape protection and rural housing policies.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The development is located on an open, exposed site lacking natural screening, which would result in a significant negative visual impact on the rural landscape.
- The proposed house design, specifically its height and bulk, is considered excessive and inconsistent with the established pattern of single-storey dwellings in the vicinity.
- The siting of the dwelling 200m from the public road and away from existing clusters would set an undesirable precedent for haphazard development in the area.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Section 5.3.2Section 7.4.3P-LCAP-1Section 13.4.2Sligo County Development Plan 2017-2023
Decision Document Summary
Michael Finnerty and Marianne McNally sought permission for a dwelling house and septic tank at Carrowmacbryan, Easkey, Co. Sligo. The site is an exposed, elevated location 200m from the public road within a 'rural area in need of regeneration'. The application was refused as the proposed structure would be visually obtrusive, lacks adequate screening, and fails to comply with the Sligo County Development Plan 2017-2023 regarding rural housing siting and landscape protection....SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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