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Permission for the construction of a new dwelling house, 219 square metres in gross internal area and 2 storeys high, as well as a new site entrance off the L7054 road, landscape, waste water treatment system and percolation area

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

The proposal contravenes settlement boundary policies by being too close to Omeath village and fails to meet design and technical standards for wastewater, drainage, and traffic safety.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The development is located only 15 metres from the Omeath settlement boundary, directly contravening Policy SS54 which requires a 300-metre clear break to prevent urban sprawl.
  • The proposed split-level design and materials are considered inappropriate for the rural character and visual amenities of the sensitive landscape in Development Zone 2.
  • The application failed to demonstrate technical compliance regarding wastewater treatment, surface water management, and traffic safety sightlines at the proposed entrance.

Cited Policies (CDP)

Policy SS54Policy SS66Section 2.20Policy SS65Policy WS10Policy WS11Policy TC12Policy HER 3Policy HER 5Policy RD 33Policy SS 18Policy SS 19Policy SS 20Policy SS 26Policy SS 51Policy SS 52Policy SS 53Policy SS 55Policy SS 59Policy SS 60Policy SS 63Policy SS 64Policy RD 29Policy RD 30

Decision Document Summary

Ann Bruen proposed a 219 sqm two-storey dwelling and wastewater treatment system at Bog Field, Drummullagh, Omeath, Co. Louth, situated in a sensitive landscape near the village boundary. The application was refused primarily because the site is only 15 metres from the settlement limits, violating the 300-metre buffer required by Policy SS54 to prevent ribbon development. Furthermore, the planning authority deemed the architectural design unsuitable for the rural context and identified critical ...
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