Core Refusal Reason
The application was refused due to the visual prominence of the proposed dwelling on an elevated site, failure to demonstrate a local housing need in a restricted rural zone, and insufficient evidence regarding wastewater treatment and environmental protection.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed dwelling would be visually obtrusive and prominent in the rural landscape due to the elevated nature of the site and lack of natural screening, thereby eroding the rural character of the area.
- The applicant failed to provide sufficient documentation to demonstrate compliance with the local housing need criteria required for development within Rural Policy Zone 2 (Area Under Strong Urban Influence).
- The application did not adequately demonstrate that the proposed wastewater treatment system would comply with EPA standards, nor could it be concluded that the development would not significantly impact the Dundalk Bay SPA and SAC.
Cited Policies (CDP)
HOU 47HOU 42Table 3.5Policy IU 18Policy NGB 3Rural Policy Zone 2Section 13.9
Decision Document Summary
This application sought outline permission for a single dwelling and wastewater treatment system at Carrickrobin, Kilkerley, Co. Louth, situated in an area designated as being under strong urban influence. Louth County Council refused the proposal on four main grounds: the visual impact of a dwelling on an elevated, unscreened site; the applicant's failure to meet local residency/need criteria; technical concerns regarding the suitability of the wastewater treatment system; and the potential for...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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