Core Refusal Reason
The proposed development would exacerbate ribbon development and set an undesirable precedent for further linear development on the currently undeveloped west side of the local road L-2509.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The siting of the dwelling on the west side of the public road L-2509, which is currently undeveloped at this location, would set an undesirable precedent for further linear development.
- The proposal would exacerbate ribbon development in an area already characterized by significant linear housing, specifically representing a seventh dwelling within 250 metres of the site.
- The development is considered contrary to Objectives RHO11 and DMO6 of the Cavan County Development Plan 2014-2020, which seek to prevent ribbon development and maintain the proper planning and sustainable development of the area.
Cited Policies (CDP)
RHP1RHO1RHO2RHO3RHO4RHO5Section 2.7.5RHO8RHO9RHO10RHO11DMO6DMO18DMO19DMO25DMO26DMO27Section 12.13RD 01RHO7
Decision Document Summary
The proposal involves the erection of a part two-storey, part single-storey dwelling with a detached garage and wastewater treatment system at Corfree, Gowna, Co. Cavan. The site is located in a 'Stronger Rural Area' approximately 1km northwest of Gowna village. Although the applicants demonstrated a rural housing need, the application was refused because the proposed siting on the undeveloped west side of the L-2509 would exacerbate existing ribbon development and set a negative precedent for f...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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