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the development will consist of a two storey dwelling including single storey to the sides and rear, proprietary treatment unit with soil polishing filter and alterations to existing vehicular entrance onto public road including all ancillary site works. A Natura Impact Statement has been lodged with this application

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

The proposal was refused due to its visually intrusive design in a sensitive landscape near Recorded Monuments, inadequate flood risk assessment for site access, and failure to demonstrate compliant wastewater treatment.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The dwelling's elevated and exposed siting near Recorded Monuments would result in an unduly prominent and visually intrusive feature that fails to integrate with the local landscape.
  • The applicant failed to sufficiently assess flood risks on the access road, leaving the Planning Authority unable to determine if safe access/egress is possible during critical flood events.
  • The application failed to demonstrate that the site can cater for safe and effective wastewater treatment in accordance with the EPA Code of Practice and necessary technical standards.

Cited Policies (CDP)

RD POL 6RD POL 9INF POL 18INF POL 20RD POL 48DM OBJ 11

Decision Document Summary

The applicants proposed a two-storey dwelling and proprietary treatment system on a 0.529ha site at Gormanston, Co. Meath. Meath County Council refused permission primarily because the development's scale and prominent location would negatively impact the rural character and the setting of the Gormanston Megalithic Tomb. Furthermore, the application lacked a comprehensive flood risk assessment for the access road and a complete Site Characterisation Report for wastewater management, posing risks...
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