Core Refusal Reason
The application was refused due to failure to demonstrate a genuine local housing need, an inappropriate and visually obtrusive design, and inadequate provision for safe vehicular access.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant failed to meet local housing need criteria as they own an existing dwelling in an urban area and their current residence is based on unauthorized temporary accommodation.
- The proposed design is considered visually obtrusive and fails to comply with the Rural Design Guide due to its excessive width, prominent chimney, and lack of adequate site screening.
- The proposed entrance constitutes a traffic hazard as the applicant failed to demonstrate the required 90-metre unobstructed sightlines from a 2.4-metre setback on the L-10072-0.
Cited Policies (CDP)
RD POL 1RD POL 2RD POL 9Section 9.4Section 9.5Chapter 9Chapter 11Appendix 13
Decision Document Summary
This application proposed the construction of a dwelling, garage, and wastewater treatment system at Belgree, Kilbride, Co. Meath. The site is located in a rural area under strong urban influence and within the Dublin Airport Noise Corridor. The proposal was refused by Meath County Council primarily because the applicant failed to establish a site-specific rural housing need, the dwelling's design was deemed unsuitable for the landscape, and the proposed access arrangements failed to meet safety...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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