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the development will consist of the demolition of the existing cottage & outbuildings and the construction of a new two-storey detached replacement dwelling, a detached garage and associated landscaping and site works including a new waste-water treatment system and new site entrance onto the existing public road
Refused
Core Refusal Reason
The development was refused due to non-compliance with rural housing design policies regarding siting and setback, inadequate flood risk assessment, and potential impacts on protected European sites (SAC/SPA).
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed siting (up to 139 meters from the road) fails to respect the established building line and constitutes obtrusive backland development contrary to the Meath Rural House Design Guide and Policy RD POL 9.
- The applicant failed to provide sufficient technical information to assess flood risk for the portion of the site located within Flood Zone A, which is prejudicial to public health and safety.
- In the absence of an Appropriate Assessment screening, the Planning Authority could not rule out significant adverse effects on the River Boyne and River Blackwater SAC/SPA.
Cited Policies (CDP)
RD POL 9HER POL 32RD POL 1RD POL 30RD POL 31
Decision Document Summary
This planning application seeks permission for the demolition of an existing cottage and the construction of a replacement two-storey dwelling and garage at Cannistown, Navan, Co. Meath. The site is situated within a 'Rural Area under Strong Urban Influence' and is partially constrained by a flood risk zone. The proposal was refused because the excessive setback from the public road fails to integrate with the rural landscape, the ridge height exceeds local design standards (8.8m vs 8.2m), and t...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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