Core Refusal Reason
The proposal constitutes ribbon development and an intrusive encroachment into the open rural landscape, failing to integrate into the local environment or protect rural character.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed development would result in ribbon development and an intrusive encroachment of physical development into the open rural landscape.
- The cumulative visual impact of the proposal alongside existing dwellings would militate against the preservation of the rural environment and set an undesirable precedent for similar developments.
- The proposal is contrary to Policy Objective HOU 42 of the Louth County Development Plan 2021-2027, which requires new rural dwellings to be appropriately designed and located to integrate into the landscape without eroding rural character.
Cited Policies (CDP)
HOU 42
Decision Document Summary
This application sought permission for a dwelling house, domestic garage, waste water treatment system, and associated site works at Mullinscross, Dunleer, Co. Louth. Louth County Council refused the application on the grounds that the development would constitute ribbon development and represent an intrusive encroachment into the open rural landscape. The planning authority concluded that the proposal, when considered alongside existing dwellings in the vicinity, would negatively impact the rur...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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