Core Refusal Reason
The development was refused due to inadequate site boundaries and a lack of mature screening, coupled with concerns regarding site levels, natural ponding, and proximity to agricultural buildings.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The application site lacks mature, defined boundaries of its own, relying on a common western boundary that provides insufficient integration into the rural landscape.
- The presence of a natural ponding area and undulating site levels raises significant concerns regarding the physical suitability of the site for the proposed development and wastewater treatment.
- The proximity of the proposed dwelling to third-party agricultural buildings and existing commercial/residential units creates an inappropriate and cluttered development pattern in a rural area.
Cited Policies (CDP)
MCDP 2019-2025Category 2- Remaining Rural Area
Decision Document Summary
Ciaran Corr & Fionnuala Wilson applied for permission to construct a dormer-style dwelling, domestic garage, and wastewater treatment system at Killykeskeame, Smithborough, Co. Monaghan. The site is located in a 'Category 2 - Remaining Rural Area' under the Monaghan County Development Plan 2019-2025. Monaghan County Council refused the application because the site lacks mature boundaries for screening, features undulating levels with a natural ponding area, and is situated too close to existing ...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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