2660700
(i) A residential scheme comprising the construction of 4 no. two-storey two-bedroom dwellings. Each dwelling is served by private amenity space to the rear and 2 no. on-curtilage car parking spaces. Vehicular access to the dwellings will be from Hazelwood; (ii) the provision of new road services and footpaths with access to the development site provided from Hazelwood through the existing permitted road network in ‘The Hollies’ Residential development to the east as approved under Meath County Council Reg. Ref. 21387; and (iii) all ancillary works necessary to facilitate the development inclusive of revised open space layout, landscaping, boundary treatments and SuDS drainage
Core Refusal Reason
The development was refused due to the unacceptable loss of designated public open space from an adjacent permitted scheme, unsafe road access arrangements, and inadequate surface water drainage details.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The development would result in the loss of designated public open space serving the adjacent 'The Hollies' development, leading to overdevelopment and injury to residential amenity.
- The proposed access and road layout are unsatisfactory, failing to demonstrate adequate visibility splays, DMURS compliance, or safe pedestrian and vehicular movements.
- The applicant failed to provide sufficient technical information regarding surface water management, flow control, and attenuation to ensure the site is adequately served without risk of flooding or pollution.