Core Refusal Reason
Failure to demonstrate a functional rural housing need in a Category 2 rural area and concerns regarding the visual impact of a two-storey dwelling on an exposed, elevated greenfield site.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicants failed to establish a site-specific rural housing need, notably evidenced by the absence of a required 7-year agricultural connection letter.
- The proposed development would be visually intrusive and fail to integrate into the landscape due to the exposed nature of the host field and the rising topography of the site.
- The application lacked sufficient clarity regarding land ownership documentation and the definition of site boundaries within the larger agricultural landholding.
Cited Policies (CDP)
MCDP 2019-2025Category 2 - Remaining Rural Area
Decision Document Summary
The proposal sought permission for a two-storey dwelling, attached garage, and wastewater treatment system at Aghakista TD, Ballybay, Co. Monaghan. The 0.43Ha greenfield site is located in a 'Category 2 - Remaining Rural Area' under the Monaghan County Development Plan 2019-2025. The application was refused by Monaghan County Council primarily because the applicants did not demonstrate a qualifying rural housing need and because the dwelling would be excessively prominent on an exposed site that...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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