Core Refusal Reason
Failure to demonstrate a rural-generated housing need in an area of Strong Urban Influence and inappropriate suburban-style design that would erode rural character.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicants failed to sufficiently demonstrate a rural-generated housing need as required for developments within an area designated as being under 'Strong Urban Influence' in the Cavan County Development Plan 2014-2020.
- The proposed development's location and design would contribute to an undesirable suburban pattern of development, which is contrary to the prevailing rural character and the 'Design Guide for Single One-off Rural Houses'.
- Granting permission would set a negative precedent for similar developments in the vicinity, potentially leading to the overdevelopment and erosion of the area's rural amenity.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Policy RHP1Objective RHO1Objective RHO2Objective RHO3Objective RHO4Objective RHO5Objective RHO6Objective RHO7Section 10.14Section 10.14.3Objective DMO8Section 2.7.5
Decision Document Summary
The proposal involved the construction of a detached dwelling, garage, and wastewater treatment system at Drumnanarragh, Co. Cavan, situated in a rural area defined as being under 'Strong Urban Influence'. Cavan County Council refused the application primarily because the applicants did not prove a specific rural-generated housing need. Additionally, the planner concluded that the suburban nature of the proposal would conflict with local design guidelines and contribute to an inappropriate patte...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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