Core Refusal Reason
The proposal constitutes inappropriate backland development in a rural area under significant urban pressure, which would erode the rural character, lead to a proliferation of wastewater treatment systems in a vulnerable area, and lacks necessary environmental screening.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The development constitutes undesirable backland development that would erode the rural character of the area and set a precedent for similar inappropriate development in a location under significant urban pressure.
- The addition of a ninth wastewater treatment system in an area identified by the EPA as having extreme vulnerability would be prejudicial to public health and the environment.
- The application failed to provide an Appropriate Assessment Screening report or Natura Impact Statement, meaning the Planning Authority cannot be satisfied that the project would not adversely affect European Sites.
Cited Policies (CDP)
HOU 41HOU 42HOU 45HOU 46HOU 47IU 16IU 17IU 18IU 19HGB 40NGB 6Section 13.9.6
Decision Document Summary
Daniel OHagan sought permission for a 1.5-storey dwelling, domestic garage, and wastewater treatment system at Tates and Carrans Park, Knockbridge, Co. Louth. The site is located in Rural Policy Zone 2, an area under strong urban influence. Louth County Council refused the application because the proposal was deemed inappropriate backland development that would negatively impact the rural character of the existing cluster. Furthermore, concerns were raised regarding the cumulative impact of wast...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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