Core Refusal Reason
The application was refused due to failure to demonstrate rural housing need, inadequate sightlines creating a traffic hazard, inappropriate design/visual impact on the rural landscape, and potential adverse effects on a European protected site (SAC).
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicants failed to demonstrate a genuine rural-generated housing need for this specific location within a 'Stronger Rural Area' as required by the County Development Plan.
- The proposed development would create a traffic hazard due to obstructed sightlines and would result in an undue visual impact on the rural character of the elevated site due to its height and design.
- The Planning Authority could not be satisfied that the project would not have a significant adverse effect on the Lough Oughter and Associated Loughs Special Area of Conservation (SAC).
Cited Policies (CDP)
Policy RHP1Objective RHO1Objective RHO2Objective RHO3Objective RHO4Objective RHO5Section 2.7.5Objective RHO8Objective DMO8Objective PIO2Rural Design Guideline, section 1.0
Decision Document Summary
Fergal Quinn and Eadaoin Minagh sought permission for a dwelling house, garage, and associated services at Killyfana, overlooking Killybandrick Lough. The site is located in a 'Stronger Rural Area' and is elevated, making it visually prominent. The local authority refused the application because the applicants did not prove a rural housing need, the design was deemed inconsistent with rural guidelines, sightlines were obstructed by third-party property, and there was insufficient evidence to rul...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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