Core Refusal Reason
The development was refused due to significant flood risk on a site primarily zoned for residential reserve, combined with a substandard design that failed to justify the demolition of a building contributing to the village's built heritage.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed development is located in an area at significant risk of flooding, and the applicant failed to provide an adequate Flood Risk Assessment or satisfy the requirements of the national Flood Risk Management Guidelines.
- The proposal involves the demolition of an existing dwelling that contributes to the built heritage of Dromod village, and the replacement design is considered substandard and detrimental to the character of the streetscape.
- The majority of the site is zoned 'Residential Reserve/Support', where residential development is restricted during the current plan period, and the applicant failed to demonstrate exceptional circumstances or satisfy the necessary Justification and Sequential tests.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Section 4.2.2.4Objective 7Policy 8Section 4.2.2.5Section 4.2.2.9Policy 98Section 5.1.1Section 4.9.5Section 2.1.5
Decision Document Summary
DC Fields sought planning permission to construct four detached dwellings and a new entrance at Dromod Beg, Dromod, Co. Leitrim, involving the demolition of an existing traditional dwelling. The site is partially zoned 'Mixed Use' but primarily 'Residential Reserve/Support'. Leitrim County Council refused the application because the site is prone to flooding and the submitted assessment was deficient. Furthermore, the council found the proposed suburban design inappropriate for the village centr...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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