Core Refusal Reason
The proposed development, due to its elevated position and the extensive removal of roadside hedgerow required for visibility, would be visually prominent and result in an erosion of the rural character and visual amenities of the area.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed dwelling is situated in an elevated position relative to the adjacent roadway, making it visually prominent and lacking a suitable backdrop to mitigate its impact.
- The development necessitates the extensive removal of existing roadside hedgerow to achieve required visibility splays, which would significantly erode the rural character of the local road.
- A more appropriate alternative location exists within the family landholding at a lower level that would require less hedgerow removal and better align with siting parameters for one-off houses in the rural area.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Policy SS 25Policy SS 26Section 2.19.7Section 2.19.1Section 2.19.5Section 2.19.12Section 2.19.15Policy SS 19Policy SS 20Policy SS 51Policy SS 52Policy SS 53Policy SS 59Policy SS 60Policy SS 63Policy SS 64Policy SS 65Policy SS 66Policy RD 29Policy RD 30Table 2.9
Decision Document Summary
Aoife Melia sought planning permission for a two-storey dwelling, detached garage, and septic tank system at Arthurstown Little, Tallanstown, Co. Louth, located within Development Zone 5. While the applicant successfully demonstrated compliance with local rural housing need criteria, the application was refused because the proposed elevated site and the required removal of extensive roadside hedgerow for visibility would result in a visually prominent development. The planning authority determin...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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