Core Refusal Reason
The proposal constitutes an inappropriate form of piecemeal development that would result in an intrusive encroachment into the rural landscape, contrary to the zoning objectives and development management standards of the Louth County Development Plan.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed dwelling, situated approximately 150m back from the public road behind existing structures, represents an intrusive encroachment of physical development into the open rural landscape.
- The development would constitute an inappropriate form of piecemeal development and set an undesirable precedent for similar backland-style residential development in the vicinity.
- The proposal is contrary to the policy objectives for Development Zone 5 and fails to comply with the design and siting criteria set out in Policies SS 25, SS 26, and Section 2.19.7 of the Louth County Development Plan 2015-2021.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Development Zone 5Policy SS 25Section 2.19.7Policy SS 26Policy SS 18Policy SS 19Policy SS 51Policy SS 52Policy SS 56Policy RD 29Policy RD 30
Decision Document Summary
Emma Tuite sought permission for a 198sqm dwelling, wastewater treatment system, and vehicular access at Bolies, Castlebellingham, Co. Louth, within Development Zone 5. While the applicant successfully demonstrated a local housing need and the site met minimum size requirements, the Planning Authority refused the application. The refusal was primarily based on the dwelling's set-back location, which was deemed to be an intrusive encroachment into the rural landscape and an inappropriate form of ...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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