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The development will consist of a new proposed two storey dwelling, new detached single storey garage and associated carport, use of the existing agricultural entrance as a domestic entrance, new wastewater treatment system and soil polishing filter together with all associated site development works.
Refused
Core Refusal Reason
The proposed development was refused due to its excessive scale and prominent siting, which would negatively impact the rural landscape and archaeological heritage, coupled with the failure to provide a required Archaeological Impact Assessment.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The elevated and exposed nature of the site, combined with the dwelling's scale, would create a visually intrusive feature that fails to integrate into the rural landscape and dominates nearby Recorded Monuments.
- The proposed siting, scale, and massing do not comply with the Meath Rural House Design Guide, resulting in a development that is out of keeping with the character of the surrounding area.
- In the absence of a required Archaeological Impact Assessment, the Planning Authority cannot ensure the protection of significant subsurface archaeological remains likely to be present in the vicinity of the site.
Cited Policies (CDP)
RD POL 6RD POL 9HER POL 2HER POL 3Meath Rural House Design Guide
Decision Document Summary
Patrick Horgan sought permission for a 319.7sqm two-storey dwelling and detached garage at Muff, Nobber, Co. Meath, on a 0.37ha greenfield site zoned as a Rural Area. While the applicant successfully established a local housing need, Meath County Council refused the application on three grounds. The primary concerns were the dwelling's excessive scale and prominent, elevated siting, which were deemed visually obtrusive and contrary to the Meath Rural House Design Guide. Additionally, the proximi...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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