Core Refusal Reason
The application was refused due to the site's prominent location and loss of hedgerows, failure to meet rural housing need criteria for Rural Policy Zone 2, and non-compliance of the wastewater treatment system with EPA standards.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The development would result in the removal of 60 metres of mature roadside hedgerow on a prominent site, creating an intrusive encroachment that fails to integrate into the rural landscape.
- The applicant failed to adequately demonstrate compliance with the qualifying criteria for Rural Policy Zone 2, specifically regarding the duration of local residency or the necessity to reside at the site to provide care for an elderly person.
- The proposed wastewater treatment system and polishing filter were not shown to be in compliance with the EPA Code of Practice 2021, making the development prejudicial to public health.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Rural Policy Zone 2HOU 41HOU 42HOU 47Section 13.9.4Section 13.9.14IU 18Section 13.9
Decision Document Summary
This application sought permission for a single-storey dwelling and garage at Millockstown, Ardee, Co. Louth, a site located within Rural Policy Zone 2. The proposal was refused by Louth County Council because the prominent nature of the site and the required removal of extensive roadside hedgerows would negatively impact the rural character of the area. Furthermore, the applicant did not provide sufficient evidence of a local housing need or a requirement to live in the area for caregiving purp...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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