Core Refusal Reason
The proposal failed to demonstrate that the site was the most appropriate location within the family landholding and featured a visually prominent, poorly articulated design that conflicted with rural housing and design policies.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant did not sufficiently justify the selection of this specific site over other parts of the family landholding, particularly as the site lacks farm buildings and is distant from the family's center of activity.
- The proposed dwelling's design, characterized by a 10m height and poor articulation, was considered inappropriate for the visually sensitive rural landscape and contrary to Policy RH 9 and Chapter 16 guidelines.
- Critical technical details were missing, including a comprehensive site layout plan showing the full driveway and entrance, as well as adequate evidence regarding the suitability and location of the wastewater treatment system.
Cited Policies (CDP)
RH 2RH 3RH 4RH 9RH 10RH 11RH 12RH 14RH 15RR 2Chapter 16Chapter 17
Decision Document Summary
The application proposed a two-storey rural dwelling and associated works at Globeisland/Cloncarlin & Kill, Monasterevin. Although the applicants appeared to qualify under local need criteria, the planning authority identified major issues with the site selection and the visual impact of the proposed 10m high structure. The decision was grounded in the failure to demonstrate the site's suitability relative to the wider landholding, the visually intrusive nature of the design, and the absence of ...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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