Core Refusal Reason
The proposed development is located on an open, exposed site without adequate screening, leading to significant visual impact and a failure to integrate with the existing rural character and building pattern.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed two-storey dwelling would be visually intrusive on an open, exposed landscape that lacks natural or built-up screening to absorb the development.
- The proposal fails to comply with site selection criteria as it does not cluster with existing buildings and would negatively affect the vast open character of the rural landscape.
- Siting the house 170m from the public road behind the established building line is out of character with the area and would set an undesirable precedent for backland-style development.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Section 5.3.2Section 7.4.3P-LCAP-1Section 13.4.2P-LCAP-2P-RANR-HOU-1P-RHOU-1P-RHOU-2Section 13.4
Decision Document Summary
Damian and Annette Melvin sought permission to construct a two-storey dwelling and garage at Cabragh Rathlee, Easkey, Co. Sligo. The site is situated in a 'normal rural landscape' but is adjacent to visually vulnerable areas. Sligo County Council refused the application primarily because the proposed house, due to its 8.2m height and location on an exposed, flat site 170m from the road, would be visually intrusive and fail to integrate into the existing landscape or building pattern, thereby con...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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