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permission for 54 residential units, a pumping station, ESB substation and all associated site works. The residential units will include: 7 no. detached 4 bed houses, 24 no. semi-detached 3 bed houses, 17 no. terraced 3 bed houses, 4 no. terraced 2 bed houses and 2 no. detached 4/5 bed houses

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

The proposal was refused due to inappropriate development on non-residential zoned lands, over-development of the site, and failure to demonstrate adequate environmental protections regarding surface water and protected habitats.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The proposed development includes lands zoned for open space and rural use where residential development is not permitted, materially contravening the Louth County Development Plan.
  • The layout constitutes over-development of the A2 zoned portion of the site, resulting in poor residential amenity, inadequate open space, and an incongruous streetscape.
  • The applicant failed to provide sufficient information regarding surface water management and Appropriate Assessment, preventing the Planning Authority from ruling out significant negative impacts on the Dundalk Bay SAC and SPA.

Cited Policies (CDP)

SC 15HOU 41CS 18HOU 17IU 19NBG 3HOU 25Section 13.8.9CS 2CS 19CS 20SC 18BHC 6ENV 37ENV 38SS 58SS 59KNOC 1KNOC 2KNOC 3HOU 1HOU 10HOU 12HOU 15HOU 16HOU 23HOU 26HOU 29HOU 38IU 20IU 21IU 22IU 23IU 24IU 87

Decision Document Summary

Cuchulainn Developments sought permission for 54 residential units and associated works at Ballinlough Road, Knockbridge, Co. Louth. The site is located within the development boundary of Knockbridge but encompasses lands zoned for residential, open space, and rural uses. Louth County Council refused permission because the proposal involves unauthorized development on non-residential lands, represents over-development with a poor layout, and lacks adequate technical assessments concerning draina...
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