Core Refusal Reason
The application was refused due to the failure to demonstrate a genuine rural housing need, an inappropriate design that is out of character with the rural landscape, and insufficient technical information regarding the wastewater treatment system.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicants failed to demonstrate a genuine rural-generated housing need for a dwelling in an area designated as being under urban influence, contrary to Policy P-RAUI-HOU-1.
- The proposed design, intended to reflect an agricultural building, is considered excessively bulky and out of character with the rural landscape, failing to meet the design standards set out in Section 13.4.3.
- Insufficient technical information was provided to ensure the proposed on-site wastewater treatment system would comply with EPA standards and protect the environment from pollution.
Cited Policies (CDP)
P-RAUI-HOU-1P-RHOU-1P-RHOU-2P-DSNC-1P-DSNC-3P-WW-5Section 13.4.1Section 13.4.2Section 13.4.3Section 13.4.4Section 13.4.5Section 13.8.3
Decision Document Summary
The proposal sought permission for a 180sq.m three-bedroom dwelling and wastewater treatment system at Cloonkeen, Cliffoney, Co. Sligo. The site is located in a 'Rural Area Under Urban Influence' and a 'Normal Rural Landscape'. Sligo County Council refused the application because the applicants did not establish a sufficient economic or social link to the area to justify a one-off house. Furthermore, the 'cattle shed' style design was deemed visually inappropriate for the setting, and technical ...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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