Core Refusal Reason
The proposed development was refused due to its significant negative visual impact on an unspoilt upland landscape and protected scenic route, alongside a failure to provide sufficient technical information to rule out adverse effects on protected European (Natura 2000) sites.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The elevated location in an unspoilt upland landscape would result in an intrusive encroachment that erodes the rural character and sets an undesirable precedent for similar development in the vicinity.
- The development would interfere with and adversely affect the SR 12 scenic route (Bush – Windy Gap – Edentober), contravening specific landscape protection policies intended to preserve areas of high scenic quality.
- The applicant failed to provide adequate groundwater risk assessments and technical details to demonstrate that the proposed wastewater system would not negatively impact the Natura 2000 sites in the area.
Cited Policies (CDP)
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Decision Document Summary
Colleen O'Reilly sought outline planning permission for a single dwelling, a wastewater treatment system, and a new vehicular entrance at Corrakit, Omeath, Co. Louth. The site is located in a high-amenity upland area within Rural Policy Zone 1, characterized by significant landscape value and proximity to the Cooley Mountains. Louth County Council refused the application because the proposed dwelling would cause visual scarring in an unspoilt landscape and along a designated scenic route. Additi...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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