Core Refusal Reason
The proposed development would result in excessive ribbon development on a local secondary road, contrary to local and national planning policy.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposal would extend ribbon development on a Local Secondary Road, resulting in a density of six houses on a 250m stretch on one side of the road.
- The development would have a negative visual impact on the area and contravenes the DEHLG 'Sustainable Rural Housing- Guidelines for Planning Authorities, 2005'.
- The project is contrary to Ministerial Guidelines issued under Section 28 of the Planning and Development Act 2000 and the proper planning and sustainable development of the area.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Section 15.17.3
Decision Document Summary
Cathal McCoy sought permission to construct a single-storey dwelling, a new wastewater treatment system, and a new entrance at Leitrim & Knockacunnier, Silverstream, Co. Monaghan. Monaghan County Council refused the application because the proposal would exacerbate ribbon development along a Local Secondary Road, creating a cluster of six houses within a 250m stretch. This was deemed to have a negative visual impact and to be in direct conflict with both Section 15.17.3 of the Monaghan County De...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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