Core Refusal Reason
The proposed development constitutes haphazard backland development in a 'Rural Area Under Strong Urban Influence' which would be injurious to residential amenities and set an undesirable precedent.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The development is considered haphazard backland development located behind existing roadside housing in a 'Rural Area Under Strong Urban Influence'.
- The proposal is contrary to the Design Guide for Single One-off Houses within Cavan Rural Countryside and would constitute piecemeal and disorderly development.
- The project would be seriously injurious to the amenities of existing residential properties and would set an undesirable precedent for similar developments in the wider rural area.
Cited Policies (CDP)
National Planning Framework Objective 19Section 12.13.2RH O1RH O2RH O3RH O4RH O5RH O6RH O7RH O8RH O9RH 10RH 11Section 12.13.2.1SUI 01SUI 02SUI 03Section 12.13.2.2RHD 01RHD 02Section 12.13.2.3WTR 01WTR 02WTR 04WTR 05Section 12.13.2.6AS 01AS 02AS 03Section 12.13.2.7BT 01BT 02Section 12.13.2.9RD 01Section 12.13.2.10SD 01Section 13.5.7DGS 01DGS 02DGS 03DGS 04
Decision Document Summary
Gary McCaul and Lauren Galligan sought permission to erect a storey-and-a-half dwelling with a detached garage and associated services at Corraweelis, approximately 3.8km east of Cavan Town. While the applicants demonstrated a local housing need, the site is located in a 'Rural Area Under Strong Urban Influence' and occupies a backland position behind existing roadside housing. The application was refused because the Planning Authority determined that the proposal represents haphazard, piecemeal...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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