Core Refusal Reason
The proposed entrance is of an inappropriate suburban design that is out of character with the rural landscape of Rural Policy Zone 1 and lacks both a demonstrated agricultural necessity and adequate visibility sightlines.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The design of the wing-walls and block piers is considered a suburban form of development that would be intrusive and out of character with the open rural landscape of Rural Policy Zone 1.
- No sufficient rationale or justification was provided for a new entrance, particularly as the landholding is already served by an existing access driveway to the main dwelling.
- The applicant failed to demonstrate that the required visibility sightlines (4.5m x 75m) could be achieved and maintained, and did not resolve technical issues regarding a gas vent pipe within the sightline splay.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Rural Policy Zone 1EE 55EE 60EE 61NBG 3NBG 6NBG 15IU 19IU 20Section 13.9.15Section 13.13.11.7Table 13.13
Decision Document Summary
Faughart Farms LTD proposed the creation of a new farm entrance and the construction of a 21-metre long walled entrance for a 34.27-hectare landholding at Dungooley Lodge, Kilcurry, Co. Louth. The site is situated within Rural Policy Zone 1, an area where the preservation of rural character is a priority. Louth County Council refused the application because the suburban-style design of the entrance was deemed inappropriate for the rural context and would set an undesirable precedent. Additionall...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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