Core Refusal Reason
The applicant failed to demonstrate a genuine rural housing need and the development represents inappropriate backland encroachment in a high scenic quality area with technical deficiencies in access and wastewater treatment.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant failed to provide sufficient evidence of compliance with the qualifying criteria for Rural Policy Zone 1, specifically regarding a demonstrable rural housing need.
- The development constitutes an intrusive form of backland and piecemeal development that would erode the rural character and landscape value of an Area of High Scenic Quality.
- The proposal failed to demonstrate compliance with technical standards for safe road access (sightlines) and environmental protection requirements for wastewater treatment.
Cited Policies (CDP)
HOU 41Table 3.5Section 13.9.4HOU 42HOU 47Section 13.9.6NGB 36Section 13.9.9Section 13.9.10Table 13.13Section 13.16.17IU18
Decision Document Summary
The application sought retention permission for a dwelling, wastewater system, and shed at Coolfore, Monasterboice, Co. Louth, within a Rural Policy Zone under strong urban influence. Louth County Council refused permission primarily because the applicant failed to establish a local housing need. Furthermore, the development was considered an inappropriate backland encroachment that negatively impacts the high scenic quality of the area, while also failing to meet mandatory technical standards f...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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