Core Refusal Reason
The proposal was refused due to its visually intrusive impact on an open rural landscape and its contribution to the exacerbation of ribbon development in a designated greenbelt area.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The site's open and exposed nature lacks natural screening, making the proposed dwelling a visually intrusive encroachment that would detract from the rural character of the landscape.
- The development would represent the seventh dwelling on the family landholding, setting an undesirable precedent and conflicting with the greenbelt objectives for Development Zone 4.
- The proposal would exacerbate ribbon development as it is located within 300m of an existing ribbon of houses along the L-6284 public road, contrary to Policy SS 53.
Cited Policies (CDP)
SS 25SS 26SS 53RD 37SS 18SS 19SS 51SS 52
Decision Document Summary
Paul and Shelley McGlew sought permission for a bespoke single-storey house and garage at Coolkirk, Termonfeckin, located within a greenbelt area (Development Zone 4). While the applicants successfully demonstrated a rural housing need, the planning authority refused the application because the site is highly exposed and lacks natural screening, leading to a significant adverse visual impact on the rural landscape. Furthermore, the development was found to exacerbate ribbon development and repre...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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