Core Refusal Reason
The development was refused due to its visually obtrusive scale and height in an exposed rural landscape, the loss of significant roadside hedgerows, and the failure to demonstrate safe traffic sightlines.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed two-storey dwelling, by virtue of its 8.6m height and siting in an open, exposed landscape, would be visually obtrusive and fail to integrate with the rural character of the area.
- The development would necessitate the removal of significant mature trees and roadside hedgerows, contrary to policies protecting rural boundary treatments and biodiversity.
- The applicant failed to demonstrate that safe visibility splays could be achieved at the proposed entrance, posing a potential traffic hazard to road users.
Cited Policies (CDP)
RD POL 6RD POL 9HER POL 37RD POL 43Section 9.4Section 9.5Section 9.18Section 9.5.2Section 9.15.3Section 8.9.7DM OBJ 11INF POL 18INF POL 20INF OBJ 20INF POL 5INF POL 16INF OBJ 15INF OBJ 16INF OBJ 18INF OBJ 25INF OBJ 26INF OBJ 13RD POL 46RD POL 47RD POL 48RD POL 49RD POL 50RD POL 51RD POL 52RD POL 53RD POL 38RD POL 40HER POL 53HER OBJ 57RD POL 41
Decision Document Summary
Jonathan Lynch sought planning permission for a two-storey dwelling, domestic garage, and wastewater treatment system at Newtown, Moynalty, Co. Meath. The site is located in a rural area zoned 'RA' and characterized by a sensitive lowland landscape. Meath County Council refused the application because the dwelling's scale and design were deemed visually dominant and out of keeping with the rural context. Furthermore, the proposal involved the unacceptable removal of native hedgerows and failed t...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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