Core Refusal Reason
The applicant failed to demonstrate a genuine rural housing need in a high-pressure zone (Rural Policy Zone 1) and submitted an application with significant technical deficiencies regarding traffic safety, wastewater treatment, and surface water management.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant failed to provide sufficient documentary evidence to demonstrate compliance with the qualifying criteria for a rural housing need within Rural Policy Zone 1, as required by Policy HOU 41 of the Louth County Development Plan 2021-2027.
- The proposed development failed to demonstrate the provision of required minimum sightlines of 75m in each direction at the site entrance, which would result in a traffic hazard and endanger public safety.
- The application lacked necessary technical details, including a Site Characterisation Report and surface water calculations, failing to prove that the site could safely accommodate the proposed wastewater treatment system and surface water drainage.
Cited Policies (CDP)
HOU 41Table 3.4Table 13.13IU 19IU 18HOU 40HOU 42NGB 6NGB 36
Decision Document Summary
The proposal involved the construction of a two-storey dwelling, a new well, and a wastewater treatment system at Carrickarnon, Co. Louth, located within Rural Policy Zone 1 (an area under strong urban influence). Although the site was noted for its existing screening, Louth County Council refused permission primarily because the applicant did not establish a functional or social 'local need' to reside in the area. Additionally, the application was deemed technically deficient due to the failure...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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