Core Refusal Reason
The applicant failed to demonstrate a genuine rural-generated housing need for the location, and the proposed siting and design were deemed inappropriate for the rural landscape and contrary to the County Development Plan.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant has not sufficiently demonstrated a rural-generated housing need at this location, meaning the proposal would contravene Section 2.7.5 and Objectives RHO8 and RHO9 of the Cavan County Development Plan 2014-2020.
- The proposed siting is removed from existing field boundaries and the established building line, failing to integrate harmoniously into the landscape as required by the 'Design Guide for Single One-Off Rural Houses'.
- The architectural design, characterized by suburban-style projections and excessive massing, is not reflective of traditional vernacular and would seriously injure the visual amenity of the rural area.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Section 2.7.5Policy RHP1Objective RHO1Objective RHO2Objective RHO3Objective RHO4Objective RHO5Objective RHO8Objective RHO9Objective RHO10Policy RHP11Objective DMO8Objective DMO9
Decision Document Summary
The proposal sought permission for a two-storey dwelling, detached garage, and wastewater treatment system at Drumlarah, Killeshandra, Co. Cavan, within a 'Stronger Rural Area'. The application was refused primarily because the applicant, residing 7.5km away, failed to prove a site-specific rural housing need. Furthermore, the Planning Authority determined that the house's suburban design and its prominent siting away from natural boundaries would fail to integrate into the countryside, thereby ...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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