22570

Permission for a proposed dwelling house, domestic garage, waste water treatment system and polishing filter percolation area, new vehicular entrance onto public road and all associated site development works. *Significant further information received on 14.6.23 includes alteration to vehicular entrance arrangement, and environmental details and other associated items**

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

The proposed development would require the removal of an excessive length of mature roadside hedgerow (50m) to achieve visibility standards, which would significantly detract from the rural character and visual amenity of the area, contrary to County Development Plan policies ENV 38 and 39.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The removal of 50m of mature roadside hedgerow to facilitate visibility splays is considered excessive and would result in the loss of significant screening and rural character, violating policies intended to protect existing trees and woodlands.
  • The applicant failed to demonstrate that the required visibility sightlines of 3.0m x 75m could be achieved without large-scale hedgerow removal or reliance on third-party lands for which no formal legal agreements were provided.
  • Insufficient technical information was submitted regarding groundwater risk and surface water management, preventing a full assessment of the potential for environmental pollution or inadequate drainage at the site.

Cited Policies (CDP)

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

Decision Document Summary

The proposal involves the construction of a single-storey dwelling, domestic garage, and wastewater treatment system at Garrolagh, Clogherhead, within a Rural Policy Zone 2 (Area Under Strong Urban Influence). While the applicant successfully demonstrated a local housing need, the Planning Authority raised critical concerns regarding the visual and environmental impact of the development. Specifically, the requirement to remove 50m of mature hedgerow to meet traffic safety standards was deemed c...
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