Core Refusal Reason
The proposal constitutes an inappropriate encroachment into the open countryside that would be visually prominent, represents excessive development on a single landholding with a history of speculative sales, and fails to meet essential traffic safety standards.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The development would result in an encroachment into the open countryside, blurring the distinction between the settlement limit of Tinure and the rural area, contrary to Policy HOU 38.
- Due to the site's elevated position and lack of screening, the dwelling would appear unduly prominent and fail to integrate into the local landscape, violating Policy HOU 42.
- The proposal represents the fifth residential development on the landholding, conflicting with Policy HOU 46 regarding speculative development, and fails to demonstrate safe traffic access with required visibility splays.
Cited Policies (CDP)
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Decision Document Summary
Lauren Sheeran sought outline permission for a dwelling house and connection to the public sewer at Tinure, Dunleer, Co. Louth, located within Rural Policy Zone 2. The site is an elevated agricultural plot on the outskirts of the Tinure settlement. The application was refused because the development would encroach upon the open countryside, appear visually obtrusive due to its topography, and constitute excessive development on a landholding with a history of speculative sales. Additionally, the...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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