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retention and permission for the following: permission for construction of a single storey dwelling house, a waste water treatment system, a soil polishing filter, for the opening of a new road entrance and the closing of an existing road entrance and for associated site works and retention permission for a temporary dwelling structure

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

The development was refused due to its visually intrusive impact on an Area of High Scenic Quality, failure to meet traffic safety standards regarding sightlines, and lack of demonstrated compliance with wastewater treatment regulations.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The development would result in a visually intrusive and scarring feature in an Area of High Scenic Quality due to its elevated position, lack of clustering, and the extensive removal of mature hedgerows and trees.
  • The applicant failed to demonstrate that the necessary stopping sight distances and sightline visibility could be achieved, thereby endangering public safety by reason of traffic hazard.
  • The proposal failed to prove compliance with the EPA Code of Practice for wastewater treatment, which is considered prejudicial to public health.

Cited Policies (CDP)

HOU 42HOU 47Section 13.9Section 13.9.4Section 13.9.14Table 13.13IU 18

Decision Document Summary

This application sought permission for a single-storey dwelling and the retention of a temporary dwelling at Tullyesker, Monasterboice, Co. Louth. The site is located within Rural Policy Zone 1 and an Area of High Scenic Quality. Louth County Council refused the application on three main grounds: the adverse visual impact and lack of landscape integration, the failure to provide adequate traffic sightlines at the proposed entrance, and the lack of evidence regarding the suitability of the wastew...
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