Core Refusal Reason
The proposal was refused due to its location in a highly sensitive River Valley Landscape, failure to demonstrate economic need, and significant technical deficiencies regarding flood risk, archaeology, and road safety.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed dwelling fails to respect the highly sensitive River Valley Landscape designation, resulting in adverse individual and cumulative visual impacts.
- The applicant failed to provide sufficient technical documentation regarding archaeological heritage, flood risk management (Zones A and B), and traffic safety sightlines.
- The application does not demonstrate a functional economic need to reside in the area nor does it meet minimum site size and biodiversity planting requirements.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Volume 7, Section 3.2Volume 4, Objective SH45Volume 1, Section 4.9Objective AH05Volume 6, Objective 6.2.6Volume 11, Section 4.5Volume 2, Table 3-3Volume 2, Section 3.1.2
Decision Document Summary
This application sought permission for a dwelling house and domestic garage at Carrigmannon, Glynn, a site situated within a highly sensitive River Valley Landscape. The Planning Authority refused the proposal on multiple grounds, primarily citing the inappropriate design and height relative to the landscape's sensitivity and the lack of demonstrated economic need for a rural dwelling. Furthermore, the application was deemed deficient due to the absence of critical assessments concerning flood r...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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