Core Refusal Reason
The proposal was refused due to the excessive density of one-off rural housing in the area, which would exacerbate an undesirable pattern of development, and the significant adverse visual impact resulting from the removal of 95m of mature roadside hedgerow.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed development would contribute to an excessive density and inappropriate pattern of one-off rural housing in an area already characterized by a high concentration of such dwellings.
- The required removal of approximately 95 metres of mature roadside hedgerow and ditch to facilitate access would result in a significant and unacceptable adverse visual impact on the rural landscape.
- The proposal is contrary to Policy SS 25 and Policy SS 60 of the Louth County Development Plan 2015-2021, as it fails to protect the visual amenities and landscape character of the countryside.
Cited Policies (CDP)
SS 18SS 19SS 24SS 25SS 26SS 51SS 56SS 59Section 2.19.15SS 60SS 63SS 64SS 65SS 66
Decision Document Summary
The application sought permission for a two-storey dwelling, detached garage, and wastewater treatment system at Galroostown, Ballymakenny, Drogheda, Co. Louth. While the applicants demonstrated compliance with local housing need criteria for Development Zone 5, the planning authority refused the application on the grounds of overdevelopment. The inspector concluded that the project would exacerbate an undesirable pattern of ribbon development and necessitate the excessive removal of mature road...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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