Core Refusal Reason
The application was refused due to non-compliance with local rural housing needs criteria, inadequate sightline visibility at the entrance, and the creation of an inappropriate pattern of development that would negatively impact the scenic landscape and architectural conservation area of Townley Hall.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant failed to demonstrate compliance with the Local Needs Qualifying Criteria for Development Zone 6 as set out in the Louth County Development Plan 2015-2021.
- The proposed vehicular entrance lacks the required sight visibility standards (75m x 4.5m), posing a risk to public safety by reason of a traffic hazard.
- The development, in conjunction with a concurrent application (21/998), would result in an excessive density of rural housing and intrusive encroachment into the scenic landscape and setting of the Townley Hall Architectural Conservation Area.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Policy RD 41HER 45HER 55SS 18SS 19SS 24SS 25Section 2.19.7SS 26Section 2.19.1Section 2.19.2Section 2.19.5SS 51SS 53SS 59SS 60SS 63SS 64SS 65RD 30HER 26HER 27HER 61TC 12Table 7.4ENV 19WS 10-14Table 2.9
Decision Document Summary
This application sought permission for a single-storey detached dwelling, a new vehicular entrance, and associated site works at Townley Hall, Tullyallen, outside Drogheda. The site is located within Development Zone 6, an area of high scenic quality and architectural heritage. Louth County Council refused the proposal because the applicant did not meet the specific local housing need criteria, the proposed entrance failed to provide safe sightlines, and the development would contribute to an un...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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