Core Refusal Reason
The proposed relocation of the bin and bike store to the rear of residential units is considered visually incongruous, results in the loss of communal open space, and would negatively impact residential amenity through noise and odour.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The relocation of the bin store to the rear of units 15-18 is visually incongruous and fails to integrate with or respect the established character of the surrounding area.
- The development would result in the loss of land previously designated for landscaping and communal open space, thereby diminishing the site's visual and recreational amenity.
- The proximity of the facility to adjoining dwellings is likely to cause noise, odour, and general disturbance, detrimental to the residential amenities of nearby occupants.
Cited Policies (CDP)
DM OBJ 52DM OBJ 54B1 Zoning ObjectiveDM OBJ 26SUM OBJ 1SUM OBJ 10HER POL 19HER POL 20HER POL 21HER POL 22HER OBJ 23HER OBJ 25INF POL 18INF POL 20
Decision Document Summary
Summerhill Orchard Limited sought permission to relocate a previously granted bin and bike store from the side to the rear of units 15-18 at 'The Old Orchard' housing development in Summerhill, Co. Meath. The site is located within a B1-zoned area and an Architectural Conservation Area. Meath County Council refused the application because the new location was deemed poorly integrated and visually out of character. Furthermore, the proposal would encroach upon designated communal open space and c...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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