2360248

Planning permission for a proposed dwelling house, domestic garage, waste water treatment system and polishing filter percolation area, new vehicular entrance onto existing access lane, use of existing vehicular entrance accessing the public road and all associated site development works

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

The proposal constitutes inappropriate backland development that would erode rural character and the applicant failed to demonstrate a compliant local housing need for Rural Policy Zone 2.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The proposed dwelling is set back 180m from the public road, representing an inappropriate form of piecemeal backland development that would result in intrusive encroachment into the open rural landscape.
  • The required 220m gravel driveway would create a significant scarring feature in the rural landscape, militating against the preservation of the rural environment and biodiversity.
  • The applicant failed to provide sufficient documentary evidence to demonstrate compliance with the local housing need qualifying criteria for Rural Policy Zone 2 as set out in the Louth County Development Plan 2021-2027.

Cited Policies (CDP)

HOU 41HOU 42HOU 47Section 13.9.6Table 3.5Section 3.17.4Section 13.9

Decision Document Summary

Alan McDonnell sought permission for a 230sqm single-storey dwelling and 53sqm garage at Garrolagh, Clogherhead, Co. Louth, within an area designated as Rural Policy Zone 2 (Area Under Strong Urban Influence). The development was proposed to be situated 180m back from the public road within a large 5.9ha agricultural field, accessed via a 220m driveway. Louth County Council refused the application on the grounds that the layout constitutes ad-hoc, piecemeal backland development that would erode ...
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