Core Refusal Reason
The proposed development, by virtue of its significant scale and height on an elevated site, would fail to integrate into the landscape and appear visually incongruous from surrounding public vantage points.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The elevated nature of the site, combined with the size and scale of the 8.4-metre-high dwelling, would result in a development that appears incongruous and fails to protect the rural character of the area.
- The proposed design fails to comply with the specific Monaghan vernacular requirements set out in the County Development Plan, particularly regarding chimney location and gable depth.
- The Planning Authority determined that the dwelling would be overly prominent from several vantage points, including Regional Road 178 and local tertiary roads, failing to integrate successfully into the landscape.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Policy RSP3Section 2.8.2Policy RCP 1Section 15.16Policy RHP 1Section 15.17Table 15.4
Decision Document Summary
Emma Colgan applied for permission to construct a 324sqm two-storey dwelling and domestic garage on an elevated 0.473-hectare site at Drumgurra, Corduff, Co. Monaghan. Although the site is located within a 'Category 2 - Remaining Rural Area' where housing is supported in principle, the application was refused. The Planning Authority concluded that the scale of the building on such a prominent, elevated site would be visually intrusive from the surrounding road network and would not adhere to the...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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