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the development will consist of demolition of an existing U-pvc sun room, hen house and storage shed to the rear of an existing 1930's bungalow, replaced with a new single storey rear extension to include open plan kitchen, dining area, two bedrooms, disabled toilet, hot press with storage area, back entrance hallway connecting the new rear extension to an existing lean-to building at the rear of the site, Alterations, improvements and all associated site works. Significant further information/revised plans submitted on this application
Core Refusal Reason
The development was refused due to its location within the Core Area of the Brú na Bóinne World Heritage Site, specifically citing an inadequate Visual Impact Assessment, negative cumulative visual impacts with an existing shed, and insufficient information regarding the wastewater treatment system's compliance with EPA standards.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant failed to provide a robust Visual Impact Assessment, submitting poor-quality, distorted imagery that prevented a proper evaluation of the development's impact on the sensitive landscape of the Brú na Bóinne World Heritage Site.
- The existing shed on site, when viewed in combination with the proposed extension, would result in a detrimental cumulative visual impact that undermines the aesthetic integrity and heritage significance of the World Heritage Site's core area.
- Insufficient technical information, specifically the lack of a Site Characterisation Form, was provided to demonstrate that the onsite wastewater treatment system complies with the EPA Code of Practice 2021, posing a potential risk to public health.