Core Refusal Reason
The proposed development is located on lands zoned as Strategic Reserve L1, making it premature under the current development plan, and the applicant failed to demonstrate that the project would not negatively impact nearby Natura 2000 sites.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The subject site is zoned as Strategic Reserve L1 in the Louth County Development Plan 2021-2027, which is intended to provide a land reserve for future expansion and is not available for development until after the expiration of the current plan.
- Granting permission for a dwelling on this site would be premature and would contravene the specific zoning objective, thereby conflicting with the proper planning and sustainable development of the area.
- The applicant failed to adequately demonstrate that the proposed surface water drainage system would not have a negative impact on the Dundalk Bay SAC and SPA, which contravenes Policy NGB 6 regarding Appropriate Assessment.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Strategic Reserve L1Policy NGB 6Policy CS 2IU6IU16IU17IU18
Decision Document Summary
Paul Clarke applied for planning permission to construct a low-profile dwelling house and associated site works at Gibstown, Ardee Road, Dundalk. The site is located within an agricultural field on lands designated as Strategic Reserve L1 under the Louth County Development Plan 2021-2027. The application was refused because development on these lands is considered premature until the current plan period expires. Furthermore, the planning authority found that the applicant provided insufficient i...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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