Core Refusal Reason
The proposal constitutes inappropriate backland and piecemeal development in an open rural landscape, accessed via a substandard right of way, and fails to demonstrate adequate wastewater treatment compliance.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The development represents an intrusive encroachment of backland and piecemeal development into an open rural landscape, which would set an undesirable precedent and erode the rural character of the area.
- The proposed access via a substandard right of way, without clear plans for improvement, poses a significant traffic hazard and endangers public safety.
- The applicant failed to provide sufficient evidence, specifically a Ground Water Risk Assessment, to prove the wastewater treatment system complies with the EPA Code of Practice 2021.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Section 13.9.4Policy Objective HOU 42Policy Objective HOU 47Section 13.9.6Policy Objective IU18
Decision Document Summary
The applicant, Mark Lynch, sought permission for a 1.5-storey dwelling and garage at Gudderstown, Ardee, Co. Louth, on a site located approximately 290m back from the public road within an 'Area Under Strong Urban Influence'. Louth County Council refused the application primarily because the proposal was deemed an inappropriate form of backland development that would result in a suburban pattern of development in a rural area. Additionally, the planning authority cited concerns regarding the sub...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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