Core Refusal Reason
The application was refused because the proposed dwelling would be visually intrusive on an elevated site and the applicant failed to demonstrate a site-specific rural housing need in an area designated as being under 'Strong Urban Influence'.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed dwelling, due to its scale, design, and location on an elevated site, would be visually intrusive and fail to integrate appropriately with the landscape, contravening design objectives SD01 and RHD 01.
- The applicant failed to demonstrate a demonstrable social or economic need to live in this specific rural area, which is classified as an area under 'Strong Urban Influence' according to the County Development Plan.
- The development would materially contravene the rural housing policies of the Cavan County Development Plan 2022-2028 and would be contrary to the proper planning and sustainable development of the area.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Section 12.13.2Section 12.13.2.1Section 12.13.2.2Section 12.13.2.10Objective SD01Objective RHD 01Objective SUI 01Objective SUI 02
Decision Document Summary
James O'Reilly sought permission for a split-level dwelling, garage, and wastewater treatment system on an elevated agricultural site at Kilnavara, Co. Cavan, located approximately 2km from Cavan town centre. The site is situated within an area designated as being under 'Strong Urban Influence'. Cavan County Council refused the application on two primary grounds: the visual impact of the house on a prominent, elevated site and the applicant's failure to meet the strict criteria for rural-generat...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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