Core Refusal Reason
The development was refused due to its visually obtrusive design on an elevated site, failure to meet wastewater treatment standards, and inadequate demonstration of safe road access sightlines.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The elevated siting and elongated design of the proposed dwelling would create a visually prominent and obtrusive feature that fails to assimilate into the rural landscape, thereby injuring the visual amenities of the area.
- The applicant failed to demonstrate that the proposed wastewater treatment system would satisfy the EPA Code of Practice, specifically regarding the lack of a second pre-soaking of test holes during site suitability testing.
- The proposed development failed to provide sufficient evidence of unobstructed sightlines and stopping distances at the site entrance, which would endanger public safety by reason of traffic hazard.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Policy RD POL 9Policy RD POL 48Policy RD POL 43Section 10.3Section 10.4Section 7.14
Decision Document Summary
The applicant, Kieran Olwell, sought permission for a part single-storey, part two-storey dwelling with a detached garage on an elevated 0.40ha site in the rural townland of Coolnahinch, Moynalty, Co. Meath. While the planning authority acknowledged the applicant's likely rural housing need, the proposal was refused on three main grounds. Firstly, the scale and elevated position of the house were deemed visually injurious to the rural character. Secondly, the site characterisation for wastewater...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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