Core Refusal Reason
The application was refused due to the failure to demonstrate a genuine rural housing need, the proposal's negative visual impact on a highly scenic landscape, and inadequate sightlines for the proposed entrance.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant failed to provide sufficient documentary evidence to demonstrate a qualifying rural housing need for Rural Policy Zone 1 as required by Policy Objective HOU 41 of the Louth County Development Plan 2021-2027.
- The proposed development, by virtue of its backland location and elevated topography, would constitute an intrusive encroachment into the open rural landscape and negatively impact the Area of High Scenic Quality (AHSQ).
- The proposal failed to demonstrate that the required site visibility and sightlines for the new entrance could be achieved in accordance with the safety standards set out in Table 13.13 of the Development Plan.
Cited Policies (CDP)
HOU 41HOU 42HOU 47NGB 37HOU 40Table 13.13
Decision Document Summary
Tim and Emer Woods sought outline planning permission for a single dwelling and a new vehicular entrance at Liberties of Carlingford, Co. Louth. The site is located within Rural Policy Zone 1 and an Area of High Scenic Quality overlooking Carlingford Lough. Louth County Council refused the application because the applicants did not establish a local housing need, the elevated backland nature of the site was deemed visually injurious to the sensitive landscape, and technical concerns regarding sa...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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