Core Refusal Reason
The applicant failed to demonstrate compliance with rural housing qualifying criteria for an area under strong urban influence, alongside significant technical failures regarding wastewater treatment, traffic safety, and environmental protection.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant did not meet the qualifying criteria for a one-off dwelling in Rural Policy Zone 2 (Area Under Strong Urban Influence) as defined in the Louth County Development Plan 2021-2027.
- The proposal failed to provide adequate evidence regarding the suitability of ground conditions for wastewater treatment and failed to submit a required screening for Appropriate Assessment.
- The development would create a traffic hazard due to insufficient stopping sight distances and would necessitate the removal of mature hedgerows, contravening policies intended to protect the rural character and biodiversity of the area.
Cited Policies (CDP)
HOU 41Table 3.5IU18NGB 6ENV 38ENV 39HOU 42HOU 47
Decision Document Summary
The applicant sought permission for a dormer bungalow and an ancillary 10-stall equestrian facility on a 3.32-hectare site at Carstown, Termonfeckin, Co. Louth. The site is located in an area under strong urban influence where strict residency and occupational criteria apply. Louth County Council refused the application because the applicant failed to prove a genuine rural housing need, failed to demonstrate that the site could safely accommodate wastewater and stable waste, and proposed an entr...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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