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retention permission is sought for 2 no. holiday cottages as constructed to date and planning permission is also sought for completion of same to include a waste water treatment system & percolation area and storm water soakaways to service both houses and all associated site works

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

The development is located in an unserviced rural area outside any settlement boundary, lacks adequate tourism justification, poses a significant traffic hazard due to the layout of parking across a public road, and presents public health risks regarding wastewater management in a flood-prone area.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The proposal is located in the open countryside on unzoned lands where tourism facilities are generally discouraged unless integrated with existing settlements or specific attractions, making it contrary to Section 4.7.6.2 of the County Development Plan.
  • The development fails to respect the character of the rural landscape and negatively impacts the residential amenity of the adjacent dwelling through excessive proximity and potential overlooking, in breach of Section 5.1.1.
  • The proposed site layout, involving parking and wastewater infrastructure across a busy public road, creates significant traffic safety hazards and public health risks, particularly as the wastewater treatment area is prone to flooding and the technical assessment relied on incorrect EPA standards.

Cited Policies (CDP)

Policy 1Policy 2Section 4.7.6.2Section 5.1.1Section 5.1.4Section 5.3.11Section 5.4.11

Decision Document Summary

Jonathan Conroy sought retention and completion permission for two holiday cottages and a wastewater treatment system at Annaduff Glebe, Drumsna, Co. Leitrim. The site is located in a rural area at a crossroads and involves the conversion of a former agricultural structure. The application was refused because the development is situated in the open countryside without sufficient tourism justification, fails to meet design standards regarding residential amenity, and introduces unacceptable traff...
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