Core Refusal Reason
The development was refused due to its failure to integrate into the rural landscape and the inability to demonstrate safe access onto a regional road.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The site lacks at least two natural existing boundaries as required by Policy RHP 1 and Table 15.4, meaning the dwelling would not satisfactorily integrate into the landscape and would erode local rural character.
- The applicant failed to demonstrate that a new entrance onto the Regional Road R185 could provide the necessary visibility splays of 120 metres x 2.4 metres in both directions.
- The proposed development would endanger public safety by reason of traffic hazard and would be contrary to the proper planning and sustainable development of the area.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Policy RCP 1Policy RHP 1Table 15.4Section 15.27Table 15.5Section 2.8.2Section 3.6Section 15.16Section 15.16.1Section 15.17Section 15.17.1Section 15.13.3Section 15.18Section 15.19Section 15.24Section 15.30Section 15.34
Decision Document Summary
This application by Peter Gilsenan proposed the construction of a two-storey dwelling with an attached sunroom and wastewater treatment system at Hillhall, Glaslough, Co. Monaghan. The site is situated in a 'Remaining Rural Area' along the R185 regional road. Monaghan County Council refused permission primarily because the site's openness and lack of natural screening would result in a detrimental visual impact on the rural character, and the proposed access failed to meet safety standards regar...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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