Core Refusal Reason
The application was refused primarily due to inadequate sightlines at the proposed entrance and the visual vulnerability of the site, which is highly exposed from the Regional Road (R190).
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed domestic access fails to meet the required 90m sightline standards on the local primary road, which is necessary for traffic safety.
- The subject site is considered highly exposed and visually vulnerable when viewed from the Regional Road (R190) viewpoint, failing to integrate into the landscape.
- Technical concerns raised by the Municipal District regarding access and the requirement for an independent landscape plan were not satisfactorily addressed.
Cited Policies (CDP)
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Decision Document Summary
Francis & Emily Ward sought permission to construct a bungalow, install a filter unit/percolation area, and create a new entrance at Cumry, Ballybay, Co. Monaghan. The site is situated in a 'Category 2- Remaining Rural Area' under the Monaghan County Development Plan 2019-2025. Although the principle of rural housing was considered, the application was refused because the proposed entrance did not provide the required 90m sightlines and the site was deemed too visually prominent and exposed from...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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