Core Refusal Reason
The proposal contravenes a previous planning permission (Ref: 14/539) and constitutes over-development and piecemeal backland development that would injure residential amenity and the character of the area.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The development contravenes the previous grant of permission (Ref: 14/539) as the applicant failed to demonstrate how the site boundaries and layout of the previously permitted units could be maintained.
- The proposal constitutes over-development and contrived, piecemeal backland development that fails to protect the character of the area or provide a contemporary and innovative design solution.
- The layout would seriously injure the residential amenity of future residents and set an undesirable precedent for similar unsustainable residential developments in the area.
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Decision Document Summary
Kevin McConnon sought permission for a single bungalow-style dwelling at Dawson's Demesne, Ardee, Co. Louth, on lands zoned for existing residential use. The site was previously part of the rear garden of a house permitted under Ref: 14/539. Louth County Council refused the application because it would result in non-compliance with the previous permission by significantly reducing its garden area. Furthermore, the planning authority deemed the proposal to be over-development and a contrived form...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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