Core Refusal Reason
The application was refused due to the failure to demonstrate a genuine rural housing need, concerns regarding ribbon development and visual impact on the rural landscape, and unresolved technical issues relating to traffic safety and flood risk.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicants failed to provide sufficient documentary evidence to demonstrate a qualifying rural housing need as required for Development Zone 5 under the Louth County Development Plan 2015-2021.
- The proposed dwelling would result in an intrusive encroachment into the open rural landscape and contribute to undesirable ribbon development, contrary to policies aimed at protecting rural character and visual amenities.
- The proposal failed to demonstrate that required traffic sightlines could be achieved and lacked a site-specific Flood Risk Assessment, thereby endangering public safety and failing to prove the development would not be at risk of flooding.
Cited Policies (CDP)
SS19RD 39SS 25SS26SS53Section 2.19.7TC12Table 7.4HER 3HER 5
Decision Document Summary
Emma and Shane Sheelan sought planning permission for a detached chalet bungalow, domestic garage, and waste water treatment system on a 0.213-hectare site at Ballynamaghery, Riverstown, Dundalk, Co. Louth. The site is situated within Development Control Zone 5, a rural area where housing is restricted to those with a demonstrated local need. Louth County Council refused the application on five grounds: failure to meet local needs criteria, negative visual impact and exacerbation of ribbon devel...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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