Core Refusal Reason
The applicant failed to demonstrate a genuine rural housing need in a Rural Policy Zone 2 area, and the proposal was deemed inappropriate backland development that would negatively impact the rural landscape and create traffic hazards.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant did not sufficiently document a functional economic or social requirement to live in the area, failing to meet the qualifying criteria for Rural Policy Zone 2 as set out in Policy HOU 41.
- The proposed dwelling constitutes an undesirable form of backland development on an elevated, prominent site that would erode the rural character of the area and set a negative precedent for similar piecemeal development.
- The application failed to demonstrate adequate traffic safety measures (sightlines) and provided insufficient information to conduct a screening for Appropriate Assessment or ensure the adequacy of the wastewater treatment system.
Cited Policies (CDP)
HOU 41HOU 42HOU 45HOU 46HOU 47IU 16IU 17IU 18IU 19HGB 40NGB 6Section 13.9.4Section 13.9.6Section 13.13
Decision Document Summary
The proposal sought permission for a one-off dwelling, garage, and wastewater treatment system on a 0.561-hectare site at Glenmore, Collon, Co. Louth. The site is located in Rural Policy Zone 2, an area under strong urban influence. Louth County Council refused the application because the applicant failed to prove a local housing need, the development was considered inappropriate backland development on an exposed site, and the proposal presented significant technical concerns regarding traffic ...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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