Core Refusal Reason
The proposed development constitutes backland development that would lead to the overdevelopment of an unserviced rural area and seriously injure the established amenities of the locality.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The site is considered to be backland in nature relative to the adjacent bungalow (02/1471) and the dwelling currently under construction on the adjoining site (20/47).
- The proposal represents overdevelopment and haphazard development in an unserviced rural area, which would be perceived as being at the rear of existing residential property.
- The development is contrary to the proper planning and sustainable development of the area and specifically violates Paragraph 10.14 of the Cavan County Development Plan 2014-2020.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Policy RHP1RHO1RHO2RHO3RHO4RHO5Section 10.14Section 10.14.3DMO8Paragraph 10.14
Decision Document Summary
Natasha Clarke & Marcin Ryczan sought permission for a 187 sqm bungalow, domestic garage, and associated site works at Laragh, approximately 3km west of Kingscourt, Co. Cavan. Although the Planning Authority was satisfied that the applicants met the criteria for rural housing need, the site's location behind existing road-fronting dwellings was deemed problematic. The inspector concluded that the project constitutes backland development that would lead to the overdevelopment of an unserviced rur...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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