Core Refusal Reason
The proposal was refused because it constitutes inappropriate piecemeal development that would intrusively encroach upon the rural landscape, and the applicant failed to demonstrate a site-specific rural housing need for Development Zone 5.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed development, situated approximately 150m back from the public road, would result in an intrusive encroachment of physical development into the open rural landscape and constitute an undesirable form of piecemeal development.
- The applicant failed to demonstrate a genuine rural housing need as defined by the Louth County Development Plan 2015-2021, particularly as the applicant's family home is located within the settlement envelope of Castlebellingham.
- The proposal is contrary to policies SS 25 and SS 26, which require one-off houses to demonstrate compliance with development management assessment criteria and ensure that design and siting do not detract from the rural character of the area.
Cited Policies (CDP)
SS 18SS 19SS 24SS 25Section 2.19.7SS 262.19.12.19.22.19.5SS 51Table 2.9SS 56SS 59SS 60SS 63SS 64SS 65SS 66RD 29RD 30TC 12Table 7.4ENV 19WS 10-14
Decision Document Summary
This application sought outline permission for a dwelling house, waste water treatment system, and vehicular access at Bolies, Castlebellingham, Co. Louth. The site is located in the open countryside within Development Zone 5 of the Louth County Development Plan 2015-2021. Louth County Council refused the application primarily because the proposed set-back location was deemed to be an intrusive encroachment into the rural environment and represented inappropriate piecemeal development. Furthermo...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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