Core Refusal Reason
The proposal would exacerbate ribbon development, result in intrusive encroachment into the rural landscape, require significant hedgerow removal, and failed to demonstrate adequate wastewater treatment or environmental protection measures.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The development would exacerbate ribbon development and result in an intrusive encroachment of physical development into the rural landscape, contrary to Policy Objective HOU 42.
- The required removal of approximately 35m of mature hedgerow to achieve sightlines would contravene policies ENV 38 and 39, which seek to protect significant stands of existing trees and hedgerows.
- The applicant failed to provide sufficient information regarding ground conditions for wastewater treatment (Policy IU 18) and failed to submit a screening report for Appropriate Assessment (Policy NGB 6).
Cited Policies (CDP)
HOU 41HOU 42HOU 45HOU 46HOU 47IU 16IU 17IU 18IU 19HGB 40ENV 38ENV 39NGB 6Section 13.9.5
Decision Document Summary
Padraig Michael Connolly sought permission for a part two-storey, part single-storey detached dwelling, domestic garage, and associated site works at Almondstown, Clogherhead, Co. Louth. The site is located within Rural Policy Zone 2 (Area Under Strong Urban Influence). Louth County Council refused the application because the proposal would exacerbate ribbon development in a rural area already under pressure, necessitate the removal of a significant length of mature hedgerow to facilitate access...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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