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one and a half storey dwelling, detached domestic garage, entrance and driveway. The development also includes the installation of new proprietary waste water treatment system and polishing filter together with all associated site works. Significant further information/revised plans submitted on this application

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

The development was refused due to its visually obtrusive impact on a protected landscape view, failure to comply with rural design standards, and the creation of a traffic hazard resulting from inadequate sightlines.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The proposed development, by virtue of its elevated siting and design, would be visually obtrusive and would materially contravene objective LC OBJ 5 of the County Development Plan by interfering with the character of the landscape and Protected View No. 84.
  • The dwelling is considered contrary to the 'Meath Rural House Design Guide' as the house type is out of character with the area and is incapable of being satisfactorily assimilated into its rural surroundings.
  • The proposed access onto the L-6214 would be injurious to public safety by reason of a traffic hazard, as the applicant failed to demonstrate the required unobstructed sightlines of 90 metres in both directions.

Cited Policies (CDP)

LC OBJ 5RD POL 1RD POL 2RD POL 3HER OBJ 55INF POL 20INF POL 21INF POL 22INF OBJ 20INF OBJ 21INF OBJ 22INF OBJ 25

Decision Document Summary

The applicant sought permission for a one-and-a-half-storey dwelling and detached garage at Agher, Summerhill, Co. Meath, located within the sensitive Tara Skryne Hills landscape character area. While the applicant successfully demonstrated a local housing need, the proposal was refused primarily because its elevated position would negatively impact a protected view (Viewpoint 84) and fail to integrate with the landscape. Additionally, the design was deemed inconsistent with the Meath Rural Hous...
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