Core Refusal Reason
The proposed demolition of a vernacular dwelling and outbuilding of architectural merit contravenes heritage preservation policies, and the applicant failed to demonstrate that the proposed wastewater treatment system complies with environmental standards.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The demolition of the existing two-storey dwelling and stone outbuilding, which are considered to possess significant vernacular character and architectural merit, would result in an unacceptable loss of built heritage contrary to Policy HOU 48 of the Louth County Development Plan 2021-2027.
- The applicant failed to demonstrate to the satisfaction of the planning authority that the proposed Wastewater Treatment System (WWTS) complies with the EPA Code of Practice 2021, particularly regarding separation distances to neighboring systems.
- The proposed development would contravene Policy IU 18 of the Development Plan and would be prejudicial to public health and water quality, representing unsustainable development in a rural area.
Cited Policies (CDP)
HOU 40HOU 41HOU 42HOU 47HOU 48HOU 50HOU 51NGB 6NGB 36NGB 37NGB 50ENV 39IU 16IU 17IU 18IU 19Section 3.17.4Section 3.17.6Section 13.9.7Section 13.9.8Section 13.9.11Section 13.9.13Section 13.9.9Section 13.9.1013.19.1413.16.1713.9.1513.9.16
Decision Document Summary
The application proposed the demolition of an existing two-storey dwelling and outbuilding at Annaskeagh, Mountpleasant, Dundalk, to be replaced by a new one-and-a-half-storey dwelling and a wastewater treatment system. The site is located in Rural Policy Zone 1, an area under strong urban influence and high scenic quality. Louth County Council refused the application on two main grounds: first, that the existing buildings are of vernacular heritage value and should be refurbished rather than de...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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