Core Refusal Reason
The application was refused due to the applicant's failure to demonstrate a genuine rural housing need, the inappropriate suburban design and scale of the dwelling, and insufficient evidence regarding the wastewater treatment system's compliance with environmental standards.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant failed to provide sufficient documentary evidence to demonstrate compliance with the local housing needs qualifying criteria for Rural Policy Zone 2, as required by Policy Objective HOU 41 of the Louth County Development Plan 2021-2027.
- The proposed dwelling, by virtue of its suburban design, scale, and form, is considered inappropriate for the rural character of the area and would necessitate the unacceptable removal of the existing roadside hedgerow boundary.
- The planning authority is not satisfied that the proposed wastewater treatment system and polishing filter comply with the EPA Code of Practice 2021, which would be prejudicial to public health and contrary to Policy Objective IU 18.
Cited Policies (CDP)
HOU 41HOU 47ENV 39Section 13.9.9Section 13.9.4IU 18
Decision Document Summary
This application sought permission for a 191sqm single-storey bungalow, a wastewater treatment system, and a new site entrance at Carnalughoge, Co. Louth, located within Rural Policy Zone 2. Louth County Council refused the proposal primarily because the applicant failed to establish a demonstrable economic or social need to reside in the area. Furthermore, the planning authority determined that the house's suburban design and excessive scale were unsuitable for the rural context, and that the p...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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