Core Refusal Reason
The application was refused due to its location on a Protected Regional Route (R132), the creation of ribbon development, and significant environmental concerns regarding flood risk, wastewater treatment, and impact on a nearby wetland.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed development would contravene Policy MOV 56 by creating a new access onto the R132 Protected Regional Route, thereby compromising road safety and capacity.
- The project would exacerbate ribbon development and result in an intrusive encroachment of physical development into the open rural landscape, contrary to Policy HOU 42.
- The applicant failed to demonstrate that the site could safely accommodate a wastewater treatment system or that the development would not negatively impact the adjoining wetland and increase flood risk.
Cited Policies (CDP)
HOU 41HOU 42HOU 45HOU 46MOV 56NBG 20NBG 21IU18NBG 6IU26
Decision Document Summary
John Macken sought outline planning permission for a single dwelling house and wastewater treatment system at Priest Town, Monasterboice, Co. Louth. The site is located within Rural Policy Zone 2 and adjoins the R132 Protected Regional Route. Although the applicant met the local housing need criteria, Louth County Council refused the application on six grounds. Primary concerns included the creation of a traffic hazard on a protected route, the exacerbation of ribbon development in conjunction w...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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