Core Refusal Reason
The application was refused due to its prominent visual impact on a scenic landscape, failure to demonstrate a compliant wastewater treatment system, and insufficient information to rule out adverse effects on nearby Natura 2000 sites.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed dwelling, by virtue of its elevated siting and design on the brow of a hill, would be an unduly prominent and obtrusive development that would seriously injure the visual amenities of an Area of High Scenic Quality.
- The applicant failed to demonstrate to the satisfaction of the planning authority that the proposed Wastewater Treatment System complies with the EPA Code of Practice 2021, posing a potential risk to public health.
- Insufficient information was provided to ensure that the development would not have a significant adverse impact on the conservation objectives of nearby Natura 2000 sites, specifically Carlingford Mountain SAC.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Policy RD 33Policy SS 18Section 2.19.1Section 2.19.2Section 2.19.7Policy SS 25Policy SS 26Policy SS 51Table 2.9SS 52Policy SS 53Policy SS 55Policy SS 59Policy SS 60Policy SS 63Policy SS 64Policy SS 65Policy SS 66Policy HER 61Policies HER 3-5Policy RD 29Policy RD 30
Decision Document Summary
James Mc Sloy sought planning permission for a 200 sqm dwelling and wastewater treatment system at Earls Quarter, Riverstown, Dundalk, situated within Development Zone 2. Although the applicant demonstrated a local residency connection, the local authority refused the application on three primary grounds: the house would be visually intrusive on a prominent hillside in a scenic area, the wastewater arrangements were not proven to meet current EPA standards, and the potential for environmental po...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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