Core Refusal Reason
The application was refused due to material contravention of the 'F1 - Open Space' zoning objective, significant flood risk within Zones A and B, and adverse impacts on residential amenity resulting from an inappropriate backland siting.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The development represents a material contravention of the Meath County Development Plan 2021-2027 as residential use is not permitted within the 'F1 - Open Space' zoning designation which covers part of the site footprint.
- The proposed siting creates an undesirable setback that disrupts the established building line and would negatively impact the residential amenity of neighboring properties through overlooking and depreciation of value.
- The dwelling and wastewater treatment system are located within Flood Zones A and B, and the applicant failed to submit a Site-Specific Flood Risk Assessment or apply the required Development Management Justification Test.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Zoning Objective A1 - Existing ResidentialZoning Objective F1 - Open SpaceMeath County Development Plan 2021-2027Chapter 11 - Development Management Standards and Land Use Zoning Objectives
Decision Document Summary
The proposal involved the construction of a 625sqm two-storey detached dwelling, a new vehicular entrance, and a private wastewater treatment system on a 0.79ha site at Kennedy Road, Dunboyne. The Planning Authority refused permission primarily because the dwelling straddled lands zoned for 'Open Space' where residential development is prohibited. Additionally, the 'backland' nature of the siting was found to be harmful to the local streetscape and neighboring privacy, while the location of the ...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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