Core Refusal Reason
The proposal was refused due to its excessive scale and visual dominance in a sensitive landscape, and because the site is subject to a sterilization condition from a previous planning permission.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed two-storey dwelling is considered visually dominant and incongruous within the sensitive Eastern Uplands landscape, failing to integrate appropriately with its surroundings when viewed from the M9 bridge.
- The development site remains 'sterilised' under Condition 3 of planning reference 88/222, which restricted the landholding to a single dwelling that has already been constructed.
- While the applicant's local need was accepted, the proposal failed to overcome previous reasons for refusal regarding design scale and the legal restriction on further residential development on these lands.
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Decision Document Summary
Keith Dowling sought permission for a two-storey dwelling, garage, and associated services at Ballyhade, Castledermot, a site located within the sensitive Eastern Uplands landscape character area. Despite the applicant meeting local need criteria, the Planning Authority refused the application because the proposed design was deemed too bulky and visually intrusive, particularly from the M9 bridge. Furthermore, the site is legally restricted by a sterilization condition from a 1988 permission (Re...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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