Core Refusal Reason
The application was refused due to the creation of ribbon development, failure to demonstrate a genuine rural housing need, and insufficient evidence regarding the suitability of ground conditions for wastewater treatment.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed development would result in ribbon development and an intrusive encroachment into the rural landscape, contrary to policies aimed at preserving the rural environment.
- The applicants failed to provide sufficient evidence to satisfy the rural housing need criteria for Development Zone 5 as required by the County Development Plan.
- It was not demonstrated that ground conditions are adequate to accommodate the proposed wastewater treatment systems, posing a potential risk to public health and the environment.
Cited Policies (CDP)
SS 18SS 19SS 24SS 25SS 26SS 51SS 53SS 55SS 56SS 59SS 60SS 63SS 64SS 65SS 66RD 29RD 30Section 2.19.7Table 2.9
Decision Document Summary
The proposal sought outline permission for two dwelling houses with individual wastewater treatment systems and a shared vehicular entrance at Charlestown, Ardee, Co. Louth. The site is located within Development Zone 5 of the Louth County Development Plan 2015-2021. Louth County Council refused the application because the development would exacerbate ribbon development along the public road, the applicants did not adequately demonstrate a local rural housing need, and there was a lack of inform...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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