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a new two storey dwelling house and a detached single storey domestic garage, the installation of a proprietary waste water treatment unit with percolation area, new surface water soakpit, closure of existing farm entrance from the road and a replacement vehicular entrance area from the road and all ancillary site development works
Refused
Core Refusal Reason
The applicant failed to demonstrate a genuine local housing need as they already own a dwelling on the subject landholding, and the proposal would exacerbate ribbon development while negatively impacting the sensitive Tara Skryne Hills landscape.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant does not comply with the Rural Housing Policy for areas under strong urban influence because they already own a house on the subject landholding that could be utilized.
- The proposed dwelling would result in an undesirable extension and coalescence of ribbon development, which is visually prejudicial to the amenities of the rural area.
- The proposal lacks a Visual Impact Assessment for the sensitive 'Tara Skryne Hills' landscape and failed to provide sufficient information to ensure the wastewater treatment system meets 2021 EPA standards.
Cited Policies (CDP)
RD POL 1RD POL 2RD POL 3RD POL 47RD POL 48RD POL 49RD POL 50RUR DEV SP 2HER POL 52HER POL 53HER OBJ 49HER OBJ 50HER OBJ 56Section 9.4Section 9.5.2Section 9.18.3
Decision Document Summary
Maria Fallon sought planning permission for a 444 sq. m. two-storey dormer dwelling and detached garage at Lismullen, Garlow Cross, Navan, Co. Meath. The site is located in a 'Rural Area Under Strong Urban Influence' and within the 'Tara Skryne Hills' landscape character area, which is of exceptional value and high sensitivity. Meath County Council refused the application on four grounds: the applicant's failure to demonstrate a local housing need given their existing property ownership on the l...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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