Core Refusal Reason
The application was refused due to the applicant's failure to demonstrate compliance with rural housing qualifying criteria, the exacerbation of ribbon development, and insufficient technical information regarding traffic safety, wastewater treatment, and environmental impact.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant failed to provide sufficient evidence of a rural housing need to satisfy the qualifying criteria for Rural Policy Zone 2 as set out in Policy HOU 41 of the Louth County Development Plan 2021-2027.
- The proposed dwelling would exacerbate ribbon development and result in an intrusive encroachment into the open rural landscape, contrary to the proper planning and sustainable development of the area and Policy HOU 42.
- The planning authority was not satisfied that the proposal would not endanger public safety due to inadequate sightlines, nor that the site could safely accommodate the proposed wastewater treatment system without impacting groundwater or European sites.
Cited Policies (CDP)
HOU 41HOU 42HOU 45HOU 46HOU 47IU 16IU 17IU 18IU 19HGB 40NGB 6
Decision Document Summary
Dave Kelly applied for permission to construct a two-storey dwelling and wastewater treatment system at Ballyregan, Corcreaghy, Dundalk, a site located within an 'Area Under Strong Urban Influence' (Rural Policy Zone 2). Louth County Council refused the application on five grounds, primarily citing the applicant's failure to prove a local housing need and the fact that the development would represent the ninth house in a linear pattern, thus worsening ribbon development. Additionally, the propos...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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