Core Refusal Reason
The proposal was refused due to excessive ribbon development, lack of a mandatory flood risk assessment, inappropriate design for a rural setting, and the detrimental loss of mature trees and natural landscaping.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The development would contribute to unsustainable ribbon development along the L-5019-1, exceeding the density threshold of five houses per 250 meters of road frontage.
- The absence of a site-specific flood risk assessment for a site located in Category A and B flood zones represents a significant risk to public health and safety.
- The proposed design and the extensive removal of mature trees would fail to integrate with the landscape, negatively impacting the rural character and local biodiversity.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Vol 1 Section 4.9.3Vol 2 Section 1.5.3Objective FRM 08Section 9.11.10 (Volume 1)Vol 2 Section 3.1.1Vol 2 Section 3.1.2
Decision Document Summary
This application proposed the erection of a single-storey dwelling and domestic garage at Gorteen Upper, Coolgreany. The planning authority refused permission because the development would exacerbate ribbon development in a rural area and failed to address flood risks associated with its location in Category A and B zones. Furthermore, the authority determined that the design was incompatible with the rural character of the area and that the necessary removal of mature trees would cause an unacc...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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