Core Refusal Reason
The application was refused due to the failure to establish a site-specific rural housing need, inappropriate design and scale relative to the landscape, and inadequate demonstration of safe traffic sightlines.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant failed to provide sufficient evidence of a site-specific rural-generated housing need, making the proposal contrary to the Rural Settlement Strategy for a 'Strong Rural Area'.
- The proposed dwelling's excessive height and scale were deemed unduly prominent and obtrusive, failing to integrate into the rural landscape as required by the Meath Rural House Design Guide.
- The proposal failed to demonstrate compliant visibility splays at the new entrance, representing a potential traffic hazard and a risk to public safety.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Section 11.14.3Section 9.2Section 9.3Section 9.4Section 9.6Meath Rural Design Guide
Decision Document Summary
This application by Matthew Yore proposed the construction of a two-storey dwelling, domestic garage, and associated services at Milltown, Cortown, Kells, Co. Meath. The site is situated within a 'Strong Rural Area' under the Meath County Development Plan 2021-2027. The local authority refused permission because the applicant did not establish a demonstrable local housing need, the building's scale was considered visually intrusive for its rural context, and the technical details regarding entra...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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