Core Refusal Reason
The application was refused due to traffic safety concerns on a protected regional route, the exacerbation of ribbon development, and insufficient technical evidence regarding wastewater treatment, flood risk, and environmental protection.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed development would result in an intensification of entrances onto the R132 Protected Regional Route, creating a traffic hazard and contravening Policy MOV 56.
- The proposal would contribute to undesirable ribbon development and intrusive encroachment into the open rural landscape, failing to integrate appropriately as required by Policy HOU 42.
- The applicant failed to demonstrate that the site could safely accommodate wastewater treatment, manage pluvial flood risk, or protect the integrity of the adjacent Bawntaaffe wetland and nearby European sites.
Cited Policies (CDP)
MOV 56HOU 41HOU 42HOU 45HOU 46HOU 47IU18NGB 6NGB 20IU26
Decision Document Summary
This application sought outline permission for a one-off rural dwelling and proprietary wastewater treatment system at Priest Town, Monasterboice, Co. Louth. The site is located in a 'Rural Policy Zone 2' area under strong urban influence, adjacent to the R132 and a protected wetland. Louth County Council refused permission because the development would create a traffic hazard on a protected regional route, exacerbate ribbon development in a sensitive rural area, and lacked necessary technical a...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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