Core Refusal Reason
Failure to demonstrate safe road access, architectural design consistency with local guidelines, and compliance with current wastewater treatment standards.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant failed to demonstrate unobstructed sightlines and forward visibility at the junction with the R-155, posing a potential traffic safety hazard.
- The proposed dwelling design, specifically the inconsistent roof pitches between main blocks, does not comply with the Meath Rural House design guide.
- The submitted Site Characterisation Form for the wastewater treatment system is outdated and does not accord with the mandatory EPA Code of Practice 2021.
Cited Policies (CDP)
RD POL 1RD POL 2RD POL 3RUR DEV SP 2Section 9.4Section 10.1.2INF POL 18INF POL 20Meath Rural House design guide
Decision Document Summary
The proposal seeks permission for a new 4-bedroom detached dwelling, garage, and wastewater treatment system at Crickstown, Ashbourne, Co. Meath. While the principle of development was considered acceptable under rural housing policy, the Planning Authority identified significant technical deficiencies. Specifically, the application failed to prove safe access onto the regional road, featured a design non-compliant with the Meath Rural House design guide, and utilized an obsolete wastewater asse...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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