Core Refusal Reason
The proposed development would create or extend ribbon development and erode the rural character of the area, contrary to the policies of the Monaghan County Development Plan.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed dwelling would represent the fifth house along a 250-metre stretch of the local secondary road, thereby creating or extending ribbon development as defined by the Sustainable Rural Housing Guidelines.
- The development would result in an undesirable build-up of housing that fails to respect the traditional settlement pattern and would further erode the rural character of the area.
- While the applicant is a relative of the landowner, the proposal does not sufficiently justify a relaxation of ribbon development policies under the specific criteria set out in Policy RHP5 of the County Development Plan.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Section 2.8.2Objective RSO4Policy RDP3Section 15.16Policy RCP1Section 15.13Policy RHP5
Decision Document Summary
Glenda McNally applied for permission to construct a dormer-style dwelling, domestic garage, and wastewater treatment system at Greaghlatacapple, Corduff, Carrickmacross. The site is located in a 'Remaining Rural Area' along a local secondary road already characterized by several similar dwellings. Monaghan County Council refused the application primarily because the development would result in ribbon development, representing the fifth house within a 250m road frontage. The planning authority c...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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