Core Refusal Reason
The proposal was refused due to the exacerbation of ribbon development in a rural area under strong urban influence, alongside failures to demonstrate technical compliance regarding wastewater treatment, traffic safety sightlines, and environmental protection policies.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The development would exacerbate ribbon development and cause intrusive encroachment into the open rural landscape, undermining the rural character of the area and setting an undesirable precedent.
- The applicant failed to provide sufficient evidence that the site could safely accommodate a wastewater treatment system in compliance with EPA standards or provide necessary traffic sightlines at the entrance.
- The proposal would result in the loss of mature hedgerows and failed to satisfy requirements for Appropriate Assessment (AA) screening, contravening natural heritage and landscape protection policies.
Cited Policies (CDP)
HOU 42Section 13.9.4Policy IU18Policy NGB 6Policy ENV 38Policy ENV 39Table 13.13HOU 40HOU 46
Decision Document Summary
This application by Paul Chambers proposed a two-storey detached house, garage, and wastewater system at Cortial, Kilkerley, Co. Louth, situated in a Rural Policy Zone under strong urban influence. Louth County Council refused permission because the project would contribute to undesirable ribbon development and landscape encroachment. Furthermore, the applicant failed to demonstrate technical viability regarding effluent disposal and road safety, while also conflicting with development plan poli...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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