Core Refusal Reason
The development was refused primarily due to its injurious visual impact on a sensitive coastal landscape, potential adverse effects on European protected sites (Dundalk Bay SAC/SPA), and failure to demonstrate adequate wastewater treatment and archaeological protection.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed dwelling, by virtue of its elevated position in a sensitive coastal area under urban pressure, would cause significant visual scarring and erode the rural character of the landscape.
- Insufficient evidence was provided to ensure the development would not negatively impact the integrity of the Dundalk Bay SAC and SPA or that the ground conditions were suitable for the proposed wastewater treatment system.
- The development would necessitate the removal of 50m of mature hedgerow for sightlines and is located in close proximity to recorded archaeological monuments without adequate demonstration of compliance with heritage protection policies.
Cited Policies (CDP)
HOU 41HOU 42HOU 45HOU 46HOU 47IU 16IU 17IU 18IU 19HGB 40Section 13.9Section 13.9.4Section 13.19.9ENV 38ENV 39ENV 50BHC 3
Decision Document Summary
Niall McNally sought permission for a single-storey dwelling, garage, and wastewater system on a coastal site at Seabank Road, Dromiskin, Co. Louth. The application was refused by Louth County Council because the proposed house would be unduly prominent in a scenic coastal landscape, potentially harming the integrity of nearby European protected sites (Dundalk Bay SAC/SPA). Further reasons for refusal included the failure to prove the site's suitability for wastewater treatment, the excessive re...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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