Core Refusal Reason
The applicant failed to demonstrate a genuine rural housing need, and the proposed development would exacerbate ribbon development while negatively impacting the visual amenities of a designated scenic area.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant failed to provide sufficient documentary evidence to demonstrate a genuine rural housing need for Development Zone 2, as required by policies SS19 and RD 33.
- The proposal would result in a sixth one-off house in a row, leading to the exacerbation of ribbon development and an intrusive encroachment into the open rural and scenic landscape.
- The siting of the dwelling and lack of natural screening would seriously injure the visual amenities of the area along Scenic Route SR 12 and within an Area of High Scenic Quality.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Policy SS19Policy RD 33Policy SS25Policy SS 26Policy SS53Policy SS56Section 2.19.7Policy HER 61Policy HER 62Scenic Route SR 12
Decision Document Summary
Eoin White sought planning permission for a single-storey dwelling and effluent treatment system at Upper Glenmore, Riverstown, Dundalk, Co. Louth. The site is located within Development Zone 2 and an Area of High Scenic Quality along Scenic Route SR 12. Louth County Council refused the application because the applicant did not establish a qualifying rural housing need, and the development would contribute to excessive ribbon development (representing a sixth house in a row). Furthermore, the pl...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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