Core Refusal Reason
The applicant failed to demonstrate a genuine rural housing need for the specific location and provided insufficient technical information regarding wastewater treatment and environmental screening.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant did not meet the qualifying criteria for a one-off dwelling in Rural Policy Zone 1 as required by Policy HOU 41 and Table 3.4 of the Louth County Development Plan 2021-2027.
- It was not demonstrated that the site's ground conditions are adequate to accommodate the proposed wastewater treatment system and polishing filter in compliance with EPA standards.
- Insufficient information was submitted to allow the Planning Authority to complete a screening for Appropriate Assessment, meaning potential significant effects on nearby European Sites could not be ruled out.
Cited Policies (CDP)
HOU 41HOU 45NGB 36HGB 37HOU 40HOU 42HOU 47IU 16IU 17IU 18IU 19HGB 40Table 3.4NGB 6
Decision Document Summary
Deborah Barry sought outline permission for a 1.5-story dwelling, a wastewater treatment system, and a new vehicular entrance at Glenmore, Riverstown, Co. Louth. The site is situated within Rural Policy Zone 1, an area identified as being under strong urban influence and of significant landscape value. Louth County Council refused the application primarily because the applicant failed to establish a functional rural housing need under the current Development Plan. Additionally, the proposal was ...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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