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permission for development consisting of a two-storey dwelling, advanced waste water treatment system and percolation area, upgrade existing entrance with new entrance walls and piers and all ancillary site development works Significant further information received in relation to revisions to house design, site boundaries and entrance location

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

The proposed development would constitute ribbon development and fails to integrate into the landscape due to the site's elevated nature and lack of sufficient boundary treatment, leading to the erosion of the area's rural character.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The proposal would create or extend ribbon development along Regional Road 162, which is contrary to Policy RHP 5 of the Monaghan County Development Plan 2019-2025.
  • The site lacks sufficient existing boundary treatment to aid integration, and given its elevated nature, the dwelling would result in an unacceptable form of development that erodes rural character.
  • The design of the dwelling, including the roof format and window emphasis, does not sufficiently adhere to the traditional vernacular requirements set out in Policy RHP 1.

Cited Policies (CDP)

Section 2.8.2Policy RSP 3Section 15.16Policy RCP 1Section 15.17Policy RHP 1Section 15.17.2Policy RHP 4Section 15.17.3Policy RHP 5

Decision Document Summary

Laura Finnegan applied for permission to construct a two-storey dwelling, an advanced wastewater treatment system, and entrance upgrades at Drumbrackan, Magheracloone, Carrickmacross. The 0.424-hectare site is located in a 'Remaining Rural Area' characterized by sporadic one-off housing. The application was refused primarily because the development would constitute ribbon development along the R162. Additionally, the Planning Authority found that the site's elevated position and lack of establis...
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