Core Refusal Reason
The proposed development would be unduly prominent in the landscape due to its location on the most elevated part of the site, thereby failing to protect the rural character of the area.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant successfully demonstrated compliance with the 'landowner' criteria for rural housing need under Policy RSP2, having owned the 6.5-hectare farm holding since 1998.
- The proposed dwelling is situated on the most elevated portion of the agricultural field, which would result in long-distance visibility and undue prominence in the landscape.
- The development fails to meet the requirements of Policy RCP 1 and Section 15.16, as it would cause a detrimental impact on and further erode the rural character of the countryside.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Policy APP1Section 15.30Policy RSP2Section 2.8.1Policy RCP 1Section 15.16
Decision Document Summary
Colm Marron sought permission for a 94.3sqm single-storey dwelling with a modern flat-roof design and teak cladding on a 0.5-hectare agricultural site at Lisnaguiveragh, Carrickmacross. The site is characterized by steep slopes and an elevated position within the applicant's farm holding. While the planning authority acknowledged that the applicant satisfied the 'landowner' criteria for rural housing under Policy RSP2, the application was refused. The primary concern was that the dwelling's plac...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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