Core Refusal Reason
The applicant failed to demonstrate a genuine rural housing need in accordance with the qualifying criteria for Rural Policy Zone 2 and did not provide sufficient evidence regarding site integration or road safety compliance.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant failed to provide sufficient documentary evidence to demonstrate compliance with the local housing need criteria for Rural Policy Zone 2, specifically regarding viable agricultural employment or 18 years of local residency.
- The submission lacked adequate contiguous drawings and revised landscaping plans necessary to ensure the dwelling would appropriately integrate into the rural landscape and cluster with the existing farm complex.
- Insufficient technical information was provided to establish that the proposed new site entrance onto the L3136 would meet required safety standards for stopping sight distances and visibility splays.
Cited Policies (CDP)
HOU 41Table 3.5HOU 42Section 13.9.4Section 13.9.8MOV 56Section 13.16.17NGB 6
Decision Document Summary
The proposal sought permission for a 244 sq.m two-storey dwelling and detached garage on a 0.35-hectare site at Newtown, Knockbridge, Co. Louth. The site is located within Rural Policy Zone 2, an area defined as being under 'Strong Urban Influence' where residential development is strictly managed. The application was refused as the applicant did not substantiate a functional rural housing need under Policy HOU 41 and Table 3.5 of the Louth County Development Plan 2021-2027. Furthermore, the pla...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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