Core Refusal Reason
The development is located in a highly sensitive landscape area (Broad Zone of the River Shannon) and lacks sufficient environmental assessments regarding its impact on nearby Natura 2000 sites and wastewater management.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed development is located within the Broad Zone of the River Shannon and Lough Ree, an area of high landscape sensitivity where the structure would be visually obtrusive and detrimental to the visual amenity of the surrounding landscape.
- The applicant failed to provide adequate information regarding the capacity and condition of the existing wastewater treatment system, posing a significant risk of pollution to nearby watercourses and protected habitats.
- In the absence of an Appropriate Assessment Screening, the Planning Authority cannot be satisfied that the development would not have a significant adverse impact on several proximal Natura 2000 sites, including the Clooneen Bog SAC and Lough Forbes Complex SAC/SPA.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Policy CPO 12.34Policy CPO 14.20Policy CPO 12.5Policy CPO 12.6Policy CPO 12.7Appendix 7
Decision Document Summary
Robert and Pamela McFadden sought permission for a 21m² detached home office at Bunanass, Rooskey, Co. Longford. The site is situated in a rural area within the Broad Zone of the River Shannon and adjacent to the Clooneen Bog SAC. Longford County Council refused the application primarily due to the site's high landscape sensitivity and the potential for the development to be visually obtrusive. Furthermore, the refusal was based on the lack of technical information regarding wastewater treatment...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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