Core Planning Reasoning
The proposed dwelling constitutes inappropriate piecemeal backland development that is out of character with the established pattern of development and would seriously injure the residential amenities of neighboring properties due to proximity, massing, and overlooking.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The development is considered out of character with the existing residential pattern and represents an inappropriate form of backland development.
- The scale and location of the dwelling in close proximity to party boundaries would result in overlooking and a loss of privacy, contrary to the protection of residential amenities.
- The proposal fails to comply with DM OBJ 43 of the County Development Plan, which seeks to avoid piecemeal developments that adversely impact the established character of an area.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Meath County Development PlanSection 11.5.6 (Building Line)Section 11.5.7 (Separation Distances)DM OBJ 18 (Minimum 22m separation)Section 11.5.12 (Private Open Space)Table 11.1 (Open space standards)Section 11.5.20b (Backland Sites in Urban Areas)DM OBJ 43 (Avoidance of piecemeal development)SH POL10SH POL11SH POL12DM OBJ 6DM OBJ 42
Decision Document Summary
The application proposed the construction of a 153.80 sqm two-storey house on a 0.05-hectare site formed by the sub-division of the rear garden of 24 Saint Brigid’s Terrace, Oldcastle, Co. Meath. The site is zoned A1 'Existing Residential' under the Meath County Development Plan. Although Meath County Council originally granted permission, Third Party appeals were lodged by local residents citing concerns regarding overlooking, traffic, and the haphazard nature of the development. The Inspector ...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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