Core Refusal Reason
The proposal was refused as it constitutes inappropriate backland development in a rural area under strong urban influence, fails to demonstrate a genuine rural housing need, and lacks sufficient technical data regarding wastewater treatment and environmental impact.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The development is considered an undesirable form of backland development that would erode the rural character of the area and set a precedent for further inappropriate piecemeal development.
- The applicant failed to demonstrate compliance with the qualifying criteria for a rural housing need within an 'Area Under Strong Urban Influence' as defined by the Louth County Development Plan 2021-2027.
- The application lacked necessary technical information to ensure the site could safely accommodate a wastewater treatment system and failed to provide an Appropriate Assessment screening report to evaluate potential impacts on European sites.
Cited Policies (CDP)
HOU 41HOU 42HOU 45HOU 46HOU 47IU 16IU 17IU 18IU 19HGB 40Section 13.9Section 13.9.6NGB 6
Decision Document Summary
The applicant, Colum Greene, sought permission for a single-storey dwelling and wastewater treatment system at Beaulieu Cross, Termonfeckin, situated in a Rural Policy Zone 2 area. The Planning Authority refused the application on the grounds that the site layout represented an unacceptable backland development behind existing dwellings, which would negatively impact the local landscape. Additionally, the planner determined that the applicant did not meet the local housing need criteria and fail...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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