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the development will consist of the alterations and extensions to existing dwelling. Works include new second storey extension over existing dwelling to incorporate re-located bedrooms from ground floor, raised ridge height, and new extension to rear incorporating extended utility room, and all associated site works. Significant Further Information/Revised Plans submitted on this application

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

The proposed design is considered excessively bulky, lacks integration with the site's attributes, and is contrary to the Meath Rural House Design Guide and local planning policy.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The design, scale, and massing of the proposed dwelling are considered overly bulky and fail to respond to the site's attributes or integrate suitably into the local landscape.
  • The proposal is contrary to the Meath Rural House Design Guide and Policy POL 9 of the Meath County Development Plan 2021-2027.
  • There are significant concerns regarding the capacity and functionality of the existing wastewater treatment system to accommodate the increased loading from the development.

Cited Policies (CDP)

DM OBJ 50Policy POL 9Chapter 11Section 11.5.25

Decision Document Summary

The proposal involves significant alterations and extensions to an existing dwelling at Derrypatrick, Dunsany, Co. Meath, including a new second-storey extension and a rear extension to increase the floor area from 194 sqm to approximately 355 sqm. The site is located in a rural area zoned 'RA'. The application was effectively refused in its current form (via a Further Information request) because the Planning Authority found the design to be excessively bulky and poorly integrated with the vern...
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