Core Refusal Reason
The applicant failed to demonstrate a genuine rural-generated housing need for a site located within a designated 'Buffer Zone', and the proposed development would negatively impact the visual amenity of the scenic rural landscape.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant did not demonstrate a genuine rural-generated housing need as required by policy P-RHOU-1 and Section 7.2.5 of the Sligo County Development Plan for sites within the Buffer Zone.
- The proposed dwelling, due to its elevated siting and the removal of significant mature hedging, would have a detrimental impact on the visual amenity and rural character of the scenic landscape.
- In the absence of specific technical details regarding the wastewater treatment system, the proposal poses a potential risk to public health and environmental quality.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Section 7.2.5 of SEDPP-RHOU-1P-RHOU-2P-RHOU-3P-RHOU-4P-RHOU-5Section 13.3.1P-NH-1Section 16.3.17Section 13.2.6Section 13.4.5
Decision Document Summary
Louise Walsh sought permission for a single-storey dwelling, wastewater treatment system, and associated works at Carrowkeel, Carraroe, Co. Sligo. The site is located in a scenic rural area within the 'Buffer Zone' of the Sligo and Environs Development Plan. Sligo County Council refused the application primarily because the applicant failed to establish a rural-generated housing need. Additionally, the development was deemed visually intrusive due to its elevated position and the loss of roadsid...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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