Core Refusal Reason
The proposal was refused due to the demolition of an intact vernacular dwelling contrary to heritage conservation policies, inadequate traffic safety sightlines, and insufficient wastewater treatment capacity.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The demolition of the existing intact vernacular dwelling contravenes policies BHC 17, BHC 42, and HOU 48, which seek to protect rural heritage by encouraging the retention and sensitive refurbishment of such structures.
- The applicant failed to demonstrate that the required minimum sightline standards (160m x 3m) could be achieved at the site entrance, which would create a traffic hazard on a protected regional route.
- The proposed on-site wastewater treatment system was not proven to have sufficient capacity (Population Equivalent) to accommodate the potential occupancy of the four-bedroom house and granny flat, posing a risk to public health.
Cited Policies (CDP)
BHC 17BHC 42HOU 48HOU 50HOU 51IU 18Section 13.9.13Section 13.8.36Section 13.16.17Table 13.13Appendix 16
Decision Document Summary
The applicant, James Archer, proposed the demolition of an existing dwelling and the construction of a new storey-and-a-half four-bedroom house with an attached granny flat and detached garage at Drogheda Road, Collon, Co. Louth. The site is situated in Rural Policy Zone 1 and contains a vernacular building deemed to be in generally intact condition. Louth County Council refused permission because the replacement of a restorable vernacular building is contrary to the County Development Plan's he...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
Note: If code appears below, the council site is blocking the preview. Please open the original file.