Core Refusal Reason
The application was refused due to an unfavorable report from the Environmental Health Officer regarding effluent treatment and the failure to meet required sightline standards for the proposed road access.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The Environmental Health Officer (EHO) recommended refusal of the application, citing concerns regarding the proposed effluent treatment and percolation area.
- The proposed site layout failed to provide the 70m sightlines required for access onto a Local Secondary Road under the Monaghan County Development Plan 2019-2025.
- While the principle of a replacement dwelling in a Category 2 rural area was deemed acceptable, the proposal failed to satisfy essential technical requirements for public health and traffic safety.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Section 2.8.2Section 3.6Section 15.16Section 15.16.1Section 15.17Section 15.17.1Table 15.4Section 15.18Section 15.19Section 15.24Section 15.27Section 15.30Section 15.34
Decision Document Summary
Francis Hamilton applied for permission to demolish existing agricultural buildings and construct a new bungalow with a filter unit and percolation area at Tonyscallan, Doohamlet, Castleblayney. The site is situated in a 'Category 2 - Remaining Rural Area' where the principle of development is generally supported. However, the Planning Authority refused permission following a negative recommendation from the Environmental Health Officer and the applicant's failure to demonstrate adequate 70m sig...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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