Core Refusal Reason
The proposal was refused due to the lack of demonstrated rural housing need, potential negative impacts on a recorded archaeological monument, and public health concerns regarding wastewater disposal in an area already under significant development pressure.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant failed to demonstrate a rurally generated housing need in accordance with Policy HOU RUR 3, suggesting the proposal constitutes speculative urban-generated ribbon development.
- The development poses a risk to public health and water quality due to the high concentration of existing septic tanks in the area and the potential for groundwater contamination.
- The site encompasses a Recorded Monument (LF00612), and the lack of information regarding its protection means the development could seriously injure the archaeological setting.
Cited Policies (CDP)
ARc1Policy HOU RUR 7Section 3.2.2.1Policy HOU RUR 3
Decision Document Summary
The applicant sought outline permission for a dwelling, wastewater system, and entrance alterations at Feraghfad, Longford. The site is situated in a rural area under development pressure and contains a recorded rath. The Planning Authority refused permission because the proposal constitutes inappropriate backland development, fails to meet rural housing need criteria, risks polluting local water sources, and lacks necessary archaeological safeguards for the protected monument on-site....SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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