Core Refusal Reason
Failure to demonstrate a rurally generated housing need, combined with public health risks from wastewater treatment and traffic safety concerns regarding sightlines.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant failed to demonstrate a genuine rurally generated housing need for the location, which is designated as a 'Rural Area Under Strong Urban Influence' in the County Development Plan.
- The proposed wastewater treatment system is deemed unsuitable due to errors in the site characterization test, posing a significant risk of pollution and a threat to public health.
- The development would create a traffic hazard as required sightlines cannot be achieved at the entrance without the removal of significant mature trees and hedgerows.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Section 4.8.12CPO 4.24CPO 4.32
Decision Document Summary
This application sought permission for a bungalow, detached garage, and proprietary effluent treatment system at Knockanbaun, Edgeworthstown, Co. Longford. The site is located in an area under strong urban influence where strict local need criteria apply; however, the applicant failed to demonstrate such a need, and the site was notably advertised for sale online. The proposal was refused due to non-compliance with rural housing policy, public health concerns arising from an inaccurate site char...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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