Core Refusal Reason
The proposed development, due to its open and exposed nature and failure to utilize existing field boundaries, would not be appropriately absorbed into the rural landscape, resulting in a development that is visually out of character and injurious to the visual amenities of the area.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The site is excessively open and exposed, lacking the necessary integration with existing field boundaries to screen the proposed dwelling.
- The proposed development would appear visually out of character within the rural landscape and would negatively impact the visual amenities of the area.
- The proposal fails to comply with Objective RH O8 of the County Development Plan and the specific siting and design criteria set out in the Design Guide for Single One-Off Houses.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Objective RH O8Cavan County Development Plan 2022-2028Design Guide for Single One-Off Houses within Cavan Rural Countryside
Decision Document Summary
Shane Heery & Fiona O Doherty applied for permission to construct a 210sq.m two-storey dwelling, detached garage, and wastewater treatment system on a 0.40ha site at Derrycassan, Ballyconnell, Co. Cavan. The site is located within a 'Stronger Rural Area' and consists of open agricultural grassland. Cavan County Council refused the application on the grounds that the dwelling would be too prominent in the landscape due to the site's exposed nature and lack of natural screening. The planning autho...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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