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the construction of replacement dwelling in place of an existing dwelling and to repurpose the existing dwelling for storage and administrative purposes ancillary to the farm business. To include a new waste water treatment plant and percolation area including all associated site works and new site entrance

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

The proposal was refused due to its exposed siting in an open field which fails to integrate into the landscape, and because it would exacerbate ribbon development in an area under strong urban influence.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The proposed replacement dwelling is sited in an exposed open field lacking natural boundaries or enclosure, making it an incongruous feature that fails to integrate into the rural landscape.
  • The development would result in the creation of an 8th house in a continuous road frontage, thereby exacerbating ribbon development in an area under strong urban influence.
  • The proposal is contrary to the Meath Rural House Design Guide and Policy RD POL 9, as it would establish an undesirable future precedent and interfere with the character of the landscape.

Cited Policies (CDP)

RUR DEV SP 1RUR DEV SP 2RD POL 1RD POL 2RD POL 3RD POL 9RD POL 31HER POL 21HER OBJ 56HER OBJ 57INF POL 18INF POL 20RD POL 47RD POL 48RD POL 49RD POL 50Section 9.4Section 9.6Section 9.5.2Section 8.7.3Section 9.14

Decision Document Summary

The applicant, Michael Joyce, sought permission for a 269 sq. m. replacement dwelling at Rudder, Stamullen, Co. Meath, while retaining the existing cottage for farm-related storage. The site is located within a 'Rural Area Under Strong Urban Influence.' Meath County Council refused the application because the proposed siting in an open field lacked visual integration and violated design guidelines. Furthermore, the development was deemed to contribute to ribbon development along local road L-161...
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