Core Refusal Reason
Failure to demonstrate compliance with local housing need criteria for returning emigrants and concerns regarding the visual impact of the proposed dwelling and extensive boundary removal in a scenic upland area.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- Insufficient documentary evidence was provided to establish a genuine local housing need, specifically failing to demonstrate the applicant's functional or social links to the area as required under the 'Returning Emigrants' criteria of the Development Plan.
- The proposed split-level dwelling design is considered potentially intrusive in this upland 'Low Sensitive' scenic landscape, with the Planning Authority indicating that a single-storey dwelling would be more appropriate to protect rural amenity.
- The proposed removal of approximately 90m of roadside boundary to facilitate sightlines raises significant concerns regarding the resulting visual impact and the loss of established natural hedging.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Section 7.11.2WCCC Development Plan 2022 - 2028
Decision Document Summary
The proposal seeks outline permission for a split-level dwelling, a new entrance, and a wastewater treatment system at Kilbeg, Clonea, Dungarvan. The site is located in an upland agricultural area designated as an 'Area Under Strong Urban Influence' and a 'Low Sensitive' scenic landscape. The Planning Authority recommended a request for further information (effectively a preliminary refusal of the current details) because the applicants, currently residing in America, failed to provide adequate ...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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