Core Refusal Reason
The proposal constitutes inappropriate backland development in a rural area under strong urban influence and the applicant failed to demonstrate a qualifying local housing need.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed development represents an inappropriate form of piecemeal backland development that would result in intrusive encroachment into the open rural landscape.
- The applicant failed to provide sufficient documentary evidence to demonstrate compliance with the local housing need qualifying criteria for Rural Policy Zone 2.
- Granting permission would set an undesirable precedent for similar developments in an area already under significant pressure for one-off rural housing, militating against the preservation of the rural environment.
Cited Policies (CDP)
HOU 41HOU 42HOU 47Section 13.9Section 13.9.6Table 3.5Rural Policy Zone 2
Decision Document Summary
Chiara Flynn sought outline permission for a new dwellinghouse, garage, and proprietary wastewater treatment system at Galroostown, Termonfeckin, Co. Louth. The site is located within Rural Policy Zone 2 of the Louth County Development Plan 2021-2027, an area designated as being under strong urban influence. Louth County Council refused the application on two primary grounds: first, that the proposal constitutes an inappropriate and intrusive form of backland development that would erode the rur...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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