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for development consisting of (1) the construction of a new two storey 3 bedroom detached dwelling with a single storey pitched roof side projection, (2) the construction of a new detached garage, (3) waste water treatment plant and percolation area, (4) new vehicular entrance and driveway from private lane, and (5) all necessary ancillary site development works to facilitate this development

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

The proposed development would exacerbate an excessive density of development and ribbon development in a rural area, leading to undesirable suburbanisation and contravening the County Development Plan.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The development would contribute to an excessive density of suburban-type development in a rural area, which is contrary to the proper planning and sustainable development of the region.
  • The proposal would exacerbate existing ribbon development along the private laneway, specifically contravening Objective DMO6 of the Cavan County Development Plan 2014-2020.
  • The high number of existing one-off houses in the immediate vicinity, with approximately 35 houses within 500 metres of the site, indicates that the area is already overdeveloped.

Cited Policies (CDP)

Section 2.7Policy RHP1Objective RHO1Objective RHO2Objective RHO3Objective RHO4Objective RHO5Section 2.7.5Objective RHO6Objective RHO7Section 10.14Objective DMO6Objective DMO18Objective DMO19Section 10.15Objective DMO25Objective DMO26Objective DMO27

Decision Document Summary

The applicant sought permission for a two-storey detached dwelling, garage, and wastewater treatment system at Ryefield, Virginia, Co. Cavan. The site is situated in a rural area under strong urban influence, characterized by significant existing one-off housing and ribbon development. While the applicants were found to comply with rural housing need criteria, the local authority refused permission on the grounds that the proposal would exacerbate the excessive density of development in the area...
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