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the development will consist of the construction of a two storey residence with proprietary waste water treatment system, percolation area, domestic garage, new entrance onto public road and all associated site works. Significant Further Information/Revised Plans submitted on this application.
Refused
Core Refusal Reason
The applicant failed to demonstrate a genuine rural housing need and the proposed dwelling design was considered visually intrusive and non-compliant with rural design standards for a high-sensitivity landscape.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant failed to provide sufficient documentary evidence of a genuine rural housing need based on agricultural employment, particularly as they already own a residence in the urban settlement of Navan.
- The proposed two-storey dwelling exceeds recommended height standards and fails to comply with the Meath Rural Design Guidelines, resulting in a significant negative impact on the visual amenity of a high-sensitivity character area.
- The application failed to demonstrate that the required 90-metre unobstructed sightlines could be achieved within the site boundaries or with the necessary legal consents from adjacent landowners.
Cited Policies (CDP)
RUR DEV SP 1RUR DEV SP 2RD POL 4RD POL 5RD POL 9RD POL 40HER POL 37DM OBJ 11Section 9.4Section 9.5Section 9.5.2
Decision Document Summary
The proposal sought permission for a two-storey residence, domestic garage, and proprietary wastewater treatment system at Higginstown, Slane, Co. Meath, located within a 'Strong Rural Area' and a landscape character area of high sensitivity. The application was refused because the applicant did not adequately demonstrate a functional rural housing need, given their existing urban property ownership and insufficient proof of significant agricultural involvement. Additionally, the scale and heigh...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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