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permission to construct a 3-bed semi-detached house at 4 Strand View Terrace, Bettystown, Co. Meath, A92 V8N4. The proposed development includes the phased demolition of the existing bungalow and phased construction of a new home. The ground floor will feature one bedroom, kitchen/dining, and living area. The first floor will include two en-suite bedrooms, an office, and a guest bathroom. Significant further information/revised plans submitted on this application
Refused
Core Refusal Reason
The proposal lacks sufficient detail and justification regarding its design impact on the coastal streetscape, potential injury to neighboring residential amenities through overshadowing, and significant environmental risks including flooding and impacts on Natura 2000 sites.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed two-storey dwelling's scale, ridge height, and rear protrusion are considered invasive and out of character with the existing single-storey terrace, posing a risk of significant overshadowing and loss of natural light to neighboring properties.
- The applicant failed to provide adequate environmental assessments, specifically a Site-Specific Flood Risk Assessment (SSFRA) and an Appropriate Assessment Screening Report, to address risks from coastal erosion, wave action, and potential impacts on the Boyne Coast and Estuary SAC.
- The application lacks clarity on the proposed external finishes, the intended use of internal rooms, and the justification for the demolition of the existing dwelling, while also failing to provide necessary third-party consents for proposed boundary works.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Chapter 11Section 11.5.4DM OBJ 16DM OBJ 15Chapter 2 Core StrategyMeath County Development Plan 2021-2027
Decision Document Summary
This application proposes the phased demolition of a single-storey bungalow and the construction of a modern 240sqm two-storey replacement dwelling at 4 Strand View Terrace, Bettystown, a sensitive coastal site zoned for commercial town/village center use. The planning authority identified significant concerns (leading to a request for further information) regarding the development's excessive scale relative to its context, potential negative impacts on the residential amenity of adjacent homes,...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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