Core Refusal Reason
The application was refused because it represents inappropriate backland development, fails to meet rural housing need criteria, utilizes a substandard access route prone to flooding and traffic hazards, and involves a site with existing unauthorized structures.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant failed to provide sufficient documentary evidence to demonstrate compliance with the rural housing need qualifying criteria for Rural Policy Zone 2 as set out in Policy Objective HOU 41.
- The proposed dwelling constitutes an inappropriate form of piecemeal backland development that would result in intrusive encroachment into the open rural landscape, contrary to Policy Objective HOU 42 and Section 13.9.4 of the Development Plan.
- The proposed access is considered a traffic hazard due to the substandard width and finish of the private laneway, restricted visibility at the public road junction, and identified pluvial flood risk along the access route.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Rural Policy Zone 2Policy Objective HOU 41Policy Objective HOU 42Policy Objective HOU 47Section 13.9.4Section 13.9.6Section 13.9Policy Objective IU 26Policy Objective IU 33Table 3.5
Decision Document Summary
This application sought outline permission for a one-off dwellinghouse and associated wastewater treatment system at Calga, Ardee, Co. Louth, located within an 'Area Under Strong Urban Influence' (Rural Policy Zone 2). Louth County Council refused the proposal primarily because it was deemed an inappropriate form of backland development that would erode the rural character of the area. Furthermore, the applicant failed to establish a local housing need, the access arrangements were found to be s...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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