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the construction of a new detached residential dwelling with detached domestic garage, proprietary wastewater treatment system and percolation area, new site entrance from road to enter the site including any necessary pruning of existing hedgerows, landscaping and all ancillary site works

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

The development was refused due to overdevelopment of the landholding, the exacerbation of ribbon development, and the failure of the proposal to integrate into an open, exposed landscape.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The proposal would result in the overdevelopment of the original landholding and contribute to the encroachment of random rural development and ribbon development in the vicinity.
  • The development would lead to the coalescence of disorderly development and the creation of 'infill' sites, which would be visually prejudicial to the amenities of the rural area.
  • The open and exposed nature of the site, lacking natural boundaries, would result in a dwelling that is unduly prominent and fails to integrate successfully into the local landscape.

Cited Policies (CDP)

RD POL 1RD POL 2RD POL 3RD POL 6Section 10.4Section 10.5Section 10.5.1Section 10.19Meath Rural House Design Guide Section 2.3Strategic policy RUR DEV SP 2

Decision Document Summary

The applicant, Andrew Moran, sought outline planning permission for a detached residential dwelling and associated services at Gerrardstown, Garlow Cross, Navan, Co. Meath. Although the applicant was deemed to meet local housing need criteria, the Planning Authority refused the application on the grounds that it would constitute overdevelopment of the original landholding and exacerbate ribbon development. Additionally, the Council concluded that the proposed dwelling would be visually intrusive...
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