Core Refusal Reason
The proposed development was deemed detrimental to the rural character of the area, failing to comply with Policy RCP 1 of the Monaghan County Development Plan 2019-2025.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed two-storey dwelling is considered detrimental to the existing rural character of the landscape, failing to comply with Policy RCP 1.
- The development is situated on an undulating greenfield site where the applicant does not own the host field, raising concerns regarding the visual integration of the structure into the landscape.
- While the proposal met technical requirements for sightlines and separation from agricultural buildings, it failed the qualitative assessment regarding the preservation of rural character in a Category 2 area.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Section 2.8.2Section 3.6Section 15.16Section 15.16.1Section 15.17Section 15.17.1Table 15.4Section 15.13.3Section 15.18Section 15.19Section 15.24Section 15.27Section 15.30Section 15.34Policy RCP 1Policy RHP 4Policy RHP 5
Decision Document Summary
Damien Cadden sought permission for a 282sqm development consisting of a two-storey dwelling and detached garage at Drumbier Td, Ballinode, Co. Monaghan. The site is located within a 'Category 2 - Remaining Rural Area' under the Monaghan County Development Plan 2019-2025, meaning a specific rural housing need justification was not required. However, the application was refused because the planning authority determined that the scale and nature of the proposed house would be detrimental to the ru...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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