Core Refusal Reason
The proposal constitutes unsustainable ribbon development that would detrimentally erode the rural character of the area and lacks the necessary natural boundary definition for proper landscape integration.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed development would create or extend ribbon development, exceeding the limit of five houses on one side of a 250m road frontage, thereby conflicting with Section 15.17.3 of the Monaghan County Development Plan 2019-2025.
- Given the existing degree of build-up along the local road, the addition of another dwelling would detrimentally erode the rural character of the area, contrary to Section 15.16 and Policy RCP 1.
- The site lacks at least two established natural boundaries required to provide a suitable degree of enclosure and softening of impact, failing to comply with the integration standards set out in Policy RHP 1.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Section 15.17.3Section 15.16Policy RCP 1Policy RHP 1Table 15.4Policy RHP 5Section 2.8.1Section 15.17.2Section 15.27Policy LCP 1Policy RDP 18
Decision Document Summary
The applicant, Aaron McCrudden, proposed the construction of a new dormer/part storey-and-a-half dwelling and detached garage at Stracrunnion, Scotstown, Co. Monaghan. The site is situated on a cul-de-sac between two houses currently being built by the applicant's brothers. Monaghan County Council refused permission on the grounds that the proposal constitutes ribbon development and would further diminish the rural character of the locality. Furthermore, the planning authority determined that th...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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