Core Refusal Reason
The application was refused because the applicant failed to demonstrate a rural-generated housing need in an area of Strong Urban Influence and the proposed dwelling was deemed visually intrusive due to its scale, design, and elevated site location.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant failed to demonstrate a rural-generated housing need for the specific location, which is situated within an area designated as being under 'Strong Urban Influence'.
- The proposed split-level dwelling would be visually intrusive and out of character with the rural landscape due to the elevated nature of the site and the scale of the building.
- The development would materially contravene multiple objectives of the Cavan County Development Plan 2022-2028, specifically those relating to rural housing need and design standards (SUI 01, SUI 02, SD01, and RHD 01).
Cited Policies (CDP)
Section 12.13.2Section 12.13.2.10Objective SD01Section 12.13.2.2Objective RHD 01Objective SUI 01Objective SUI 02
Decision Document Summary
James O Reilly applied for permission to construct a split-level dwelling, domestic garage, and wastewater treatment system on an elevated agricultural site at Kilnavara, Cavan. The site is located within a rural area under 'Strong Urban Influence' near Cavan Town. The Planning Authority refused the application on two primary grounds: first, the applicant did not meet the criteria for a rural-generated housing need as defined in the County Development Plan; and second, the proposed house design ...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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