212062

permission sought to construct a residential development consisting of 9 No. four/five bedroom 2-storey dwelling houses and Domestic garages, with new entrance onto the Headfort Road R163 (Protected Structure), Foul Sewer connection to Sewerage Treatment Plant and surface water attenuation area, and associated services. The application will be accompanied by Natura Impact Statement

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

The development was refused due to potential significant impacts on protected Natura 2000 sites, the loss of sensitive woodland habitat within an Architectural Conservation Area, and insufficient technical information regarding traffic safety and drainage infrastructure.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The applicant failed to provide sufficient information to rule out significant adverse effects on the River Boyne and River Blackwater SAC and SPA, contravening requirements for Appropriate Assessment.
  • The proposal would result in the permanent removal of semi-natural woodland habitat and specimen trees, negatively impacting the character and special interest of the Headfort Demesne Architectural Conservation Area.
  • Insufficient information was submitted to demonstrate that the development would not endanger public safety by reason of a traffic hazard or pose risks to public health through inadequate wastewater and surface water management.

Cited Policies (CDP)

HER OBJ 33HER OBJ 34HER POL 28HER OBJ 60HER POL 20DM OBJ 11

Decision Document Summary

The proposal involved the construction of 9 large detached dwellings and garages on a 1.726ha site at Headfort Demesne, Kells, situated within an Architectural Conservation Area and near the River Boyne and River Blackwater SAC/SPA. Meath County Council refused permission because the applicant did not adequately demonstrate that the project would not harm protected European sites or the local architectural heritage. Furthermore, the loss of mature woodland was deemed contrary to conservation obj...
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