Core Refusal Reason
The applicant failed to demonstrate a bona fide rural housing need under Objective HD23 and the proposal was deemed to have a negative visual impact on the Rolling Lowlands landscape.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant does not meet the rural housing need criteria set out under Objective HD23 as she is not a lifelong resident of the area and failed to demonstrate a bona fide necessity to live in the rural area.
- The proposed site layout, featuring an excessively long driveway and a large 48sqm garage, would result in a negative visual impact on the rural character of the Rolling Lowlands and fails to accord with the design guidelines in Appendix 2.
- The proposal lacks sufficient detail regarding the management of the open drain along the site boundary, which could lead to water entering the public road and creating a traffic hazard.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Section 4.3.5Section 4.4Objective HD3Objective HD23Section 9.1Section 9.2Objective W17Appendix 2Objective AGR1Objective AGR4
Decision Document Summary
The proposal sought the retention of a 29sqm stable and yard, and permission for a new 182sqm H-shaped single-storey dwelling, garage, and wastewater system at Tornant Upper, Dunlavin. While the retention of the stable was granted, the residential development was refused. The local authority determined that the applicant did not qualify as a permanent native resident under Objective HD23, and further noted that the scale of the garage and length of the driveway would unnecessarily scar the sensi...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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