Core Refusal Reason
The applicant failed to demonstrate a genuine rural housing need for Development Zone 5 and the proposal was deemed to exacerbate ribbon development in a rural area where alternative sites on the family landholding were not fully explored.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant failed to provide sufficient documentary evidence to demonstrate a rural housing need as required for Development Zone 5 under policies SS19 and RD 39 of the Louth County Development Plan 2015-2021.
- The proposal is considered contrary to policies regarding ribbon development and the protection of rural character, specifically as the applicant did not exhaust alternative siting options on the family landholding.
- There is a lack of critical technical information regarding flood risk assessment, surface water drainage, and roadside boundary treatments to ensure the development does not negatively impact the local environment or traffic safety.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Policy SS 18Policy RD 39Section 2.19.1Policy SS 26Policy SS 51Table 2.9Policy SS 52Policy TC10Policy TC12Table 7.4Policy SS 61Policy SS 62Policy SS 65Policy ENV 19Policy WS 10-14Policy HER 3-5Policy RD 29Policy RD 30Policy SS 53Policy SS 56Policy SS 25Policy SS 19
Decision Document Summary
Stephen Conroy sought permission for a storey-and-a-half dwelling, wastewater treatment system, and new entrance at Ballinloughan, Knockbridge, Co. Louth, within Development Zone 5. The application was refused primarily because the applicant failed to demonstrate a qualifying rural housing need under the Louth County Development Plan 2015-2021. Furthermore, the Planning Authority determined the site would contribute to undesirable ribbon development and noted that alternative sites on the family...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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