Core Refusal Reason
The proposed dwelling's excessive design, scale, and bulk on a highly elevated site would result in a visually obtrusive and prominent addition to the landscape, contrary to the County Development Plan's design standards.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed dwelling is considered to have excessive bulk, scale, and glazing, which, combined with its location on a highly elevated site, would create a visually obtrusive and prominent impact on the rural landscape.
- The site layout involves significant 'carving out' of an agricultural field with artificial boundaries and excessive hardstanding, requiring extensive earthworks that fail to integrate harmoniously with the existing contours.
- The development is contrary to Objective DMO8 of the Cavan County Development Plan (2014-2021), as it fails to comply with the 'Design Guide for Single One-off Rural Houses within Cavan Rural Countryside'.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Section 2.7.5DMO8DMO9Policy RHP1Objective RHO1
Decision Document Summary
This application by Darren O'Reilly & Nicole Hyland sought permission for a contemporary two-storey dwelling (275sqm) and detached garage on a 0.4ha elevated site in the townland of Ralaghan, Shercock, Co. Cavan. While the applicants demonstrated a rural housing need for this 'Stronger Rural Area', the Planning Authority refused permission primarily due to the design and siting. The planner concluded that the dwelling's excessive scale and bulk, coupled with its prominent position on elevated la...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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