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permission to construct a new two storey residential dwelling comprising 3no. bedrooms; Provision of a detached single storey garage; Provision of a soakaway for use with SuDs for surface water drainage; Provision of an on-site foul drainage treatment system; Provision of hard and soft landscaping, and all ancillary works necessary to facilitate the development

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

The proposed development was refused due to traffic safety concerns regarding inadequate sight splays on a regional road and the failure of the contemporary design to integrate with the rural character of the area.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The proposed access onto the Regional Road R178 fails to provide the required sight splays of 120 metres x 2.4 metres, creating a significant traffic hazard for road users.
  • The design, scale, and massing of the proposed two-storey dwelling do not reflect the traditional rural vernacular and would have a detrimental impact on the character of the countryside.
  • The proposal materially conflicts with the Monaghan County Development Plan 2019-2025, specifically regarding rural housing design guidelines and the protection of rural landscape character.

Cited Policies (CDP)

Policy RSP3Section 2.8.2Policy RCP 1Section 15.16Section 15.17Policy RHP1Table 15.5Table 15.4

Decision Document Summary

Seamus McEnaney sought permission for a contemporary two-storey residential dwelling, a detached garage, and associated site works at Shanco, Carrickmacross, Co. Monaghan. The site is located within a 'Remaining Rural Area' where development must respect the existing landscape and road safety standards. The application was refused because the proposed entrance onto the R178 regional road lacked sufficient visibility, posing a traffic risk, and the architectural design was deemed too large and mo...
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