2596

the development will consist of a storey and half dwelling with adjoining single storey granny annex and integral garage, detached stables (6 no.), proprietary effluent treatment system, soil polishing filter area, new vehicular entrance, hard and soft landscaping and all associated site development works

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

The applicant failed to demonstrate a genuine local rural housing need in an area under strong urban influence, and the proposed development's scale and design were deemed inappropriate for the rural landscape.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The applicant failed to establish a site-specific rural housing need as required for an 'Area under Strong Urban Influence', leading to concerns regarding urban-generated housing and the preservation of the rural environment.
  • The proposed dwelling's excessive scale, bulk, and length (over 35 meters) were considered visually obtrusive and inconsistent with the Meath Rural House Design Guide, negatively impacting the character of the landscape.
  • The application lacked sufficient technical information regarding sightlines at the site entrance and proposed a non-integral family flat that contravened development management standards for rural housing.

Cited Policies (CDP)

RD POL 1RD POL 2RD POL 3RD POL 9Section 9.2Section 9.3Section 9.4Section 11.14.3Section 11.5.24DM OBJ 49DM OBJ 50Meath Rural House Design Guide

Decision Document Summary

The proposal sought permission for a large storey-and-a-half dwelling (650 sq. m) including a granny annex, integral garage, and detached stables at Antylstown Lane, Proudstown, Navan. The site is located in a rural area designated as being under strong urban influence. Meath County Council refused the application primarily because the applicant did not demonstrate a compliant local rural housing need. Additionally, the planning authority found the dwelling's design to be overly dominant and vis...
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