Core Refusal Reason
Failure to demonstrate compliance with agricultural zoning/local need criteria, inadequate traffic safety sightlines, and potential impact on recorded archaeological monuments.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant failed to demonstrate that they are principally involved in agriculture or meet the specific local housing need criteria required for the 'K1 Agriculture' zoning objective under the Louth County Development Plan 2021-2027.
- The proposed site access is substandard as it does not provide the required 75m visibility sightlines in both directions, posing a significant risk to traffic safety on the L-7162 Local Road.
- The development is located in immediate proximity to recorded monuments (LH012-025 Motte and Bailey and LH012-023 Church and Graveyard), and the applicant failed to provide a necessary Archaeological Assessment to ensure the protection of these heritage assets.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Section 13.21.26Table 13.13HOU 47MOV 56MOV 57BHC 5-7BH 21-22
Decision Document Summary
This application sought outline permission for a new dwelling and wastewater treatment system at Haynestown, Blackrock, Co. Louth, on lands designated as 'K1 Agriculture'. The proposal was found to be in conflict with the County Development Plan because the applicant did not establish a functional local need or agricultural involvement. Furthermore, the Planning Authority identified critical deficiencies regarding traffic safety due to insufficient sightlines and raised concerns about the potent...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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