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Retention and Permission: Retention is sought for 1. existing single storey dwelling house and site layout as laid out and constructed. 2. Existing waste water treatment system servicing dwelling house as laid out and constructed. Full permission is sought for alteration works to existing shared vehicle access entrance and neighbouring roadside boundaries to provide upgraded sight visibility and all associated site development works

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

The proposal constitutes inappropriate backland development in a rural area under strong urban influence, failing to meet specific policy criteria for such development while also presenting concerns regarding wastewater treatment and the loss of mature hedgerows.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The development constitutes inappropriate backland development that does not meet the specific criteria for exemption (15-year family ownership and 1.5-hectare landholding), thereby eroding rural character and setting an undesirable precedent.
  • The applicant failed to demonstrate that ground conditions are adequate for the proposed wastewater treatment system, posing a potential risk to public health and violating Policy IU18.
  • The required sightlines would necessitate the removal of 75m of mature hedgerow, which is contrary to policies ENV 38 and 39 seeking to protect the rural character and biodiversity of the area.

Cited Policies (CDP)

HOU 41HOU 42HOU 45HOU 46HOU 47IU 16IU 17IU 18IU 19HGB 40Section 13.9.6ENV 38ENV 39

Decision Document Summary

This application sought the retention of an existing single-storey dwelling and wastewater treatment system, along with permission for access alterations, at Begrath, Monasterboice, Co. Louth. The site is located within Rural Policy Zone 2, an area identified as being under strong urban influence. Louth County Council refused the application because the proposal represents a piecemeal form of backland development that fails to meet the Development Plan's restrictive criteria for such housing. Fu...
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