Core Refusal Reason
The proposed development would be visually obtrusive and incongruous within the rural landscape due to its elevated location and the scale and design of the dwelling.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The elevated nature of the site, coupled with the scale and design of the proposed dwelling, would create a visually obtrusive and excessively prominent addition to the rural landscape.
- The development would have a significant negative visual impact on the character of the surrounding area and would be incongruous with its rural setting.
- The proposal is contrary to Objective RHD 01 of the Cavan County Development Plan 2022-2028, which requires rural housing to be appropriately integrated into the landscape.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Objective RHD 01Section 12.13.2Section 12.13.2.1Section 12.13.2.2Section 12.13.2.3Section 12.13.2.6Section 12.13.2.7Section 12.13.2.9Section 12.13.2.10Section 13.5.7RH 01RH 02RH 03RH 04RH 05RH 06RH 07RH 08RH 09RH 10RH 11SRA 01SRA 02RHD 02WTR 01WTR 02WTR 04WTR 05AS 01AS 02AS 03BT 01BT 02RD 01SD 01DGS 01DGS 02DGS 03DGS 04
Decision Document Summary
Jason Cullen applied for permission to construct a house, garage, and wastewater system at Portanure, Loch Gowna, on an elevated 0.327-hectare site in a 'Stronger Rural Area'. While the applicant's rural housing need was accepted, the Planning Authority refused permission primarily on visual grounds. The inspector concluded that the dwelling's scale and design, situated on an elevated plot, would result in a visually obtrusive and incongruous development that fails to integrate into the rural la...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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