Core Refusal Reason
The application was refused due to potential adverse impacts on a protected Natura 2000 site, failure to demonstrate a compliant wastewater treatment system, and the creation of undesirable ribbon development.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The submitted Natura Impact Statement (NIS) is outdated and fails to adequately assess potential impacts on the Lough Oughter & Associated Loughs Special Area of Conservation, contravening objective NHDS4.
- The applicant failed to suitably demonstrate that the proposed on-site wastewater treatment system is compliant with EPA standards, as the trial hole locations do not match the submitted site layout plan.
- The proposal would constitute the fifth dwelling in a row at this rural location, creating ribbon development that is contrary to development objective RD 01 of the Cavan County Development Plan.
Cited Policies (CDP)
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Decision Document Summary
Desmond and Lauren Donohoe sought permission for a two-storey dwelling, detached garage, and wastewater treatment system at Derryheen, Butlersbridge, Co. Cavan. The site is located in a visually sensitive rural area adjacent to Lough Inchin and within the buffer zone of the Lough Oughter & Associated Loughs SAC. Cavan County Council refused the application because the proposal would exacerbate ribbon development, failed to provide an accurate site assessment for wastewater treatment, and lacked ...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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