Core Refusal Reason
The proposal represents an intrusive encroachment into the rural and coastal landscape that fails to justify tourist demand, lacks a mandatory Coastal Erosion Assessment, and poses potential significant risks to protected European sites.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant failed to demonstrate a justifiable tourist demand or product for the cabin in this rural location, making it contrary to Policy TOU 30 and a precedent for intrusive development.
- Due to the site's overlap with and proximity to Dundalk Bay SAC and SPA, the authority is not satisfied that the development would not have significant effects on these European sites.
- The failure to submit a Coastal Erosion Assessment Report and demonstrate compliance with coastal defense policies (ENV 50, 52, 56) makes the proposal contrary to the proper planning of the area.
Cited Policies (CDP)
TOU 30NGB 3ENV 56ENV 52ENV 50
Decision Document Summary
This application proposed the relocation of an unauthorized 26 sq.m cabin, used as a holiday let, to a new location within a rural estate at Loughanmore, Jenkinstown, Co. Louth, overlooking Dundalk Bay. The development was refused as it represents an intrusive physical encroachment into the rural countryside and coastal landscape without adequate justification for tourist accommodation in a non-serviced area. Additionally, the proximity to protected European sites and the absence of a required C...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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