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the development consists of the retention of amendments to the garage, as previously approved under planning application reference no. RA180121, which is currently under construction. The amendments consist of an increase in floor area of the garage by 92m², which includes the installation of a first floor, together with minor elevational alterations

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

The retention of the garage was refused due to its excessive scale, height, and design, which lacked justification and was deemed detrimental to the visual amenities of the rural area.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The applicant failed to demonstrate a sufficient justification or need for a garage of this scale (148m²) at this location.
  • The structure's height and two-storey design are considered excessive, overbearing, and represent an inappropriate form of domestic structure for the site context.
  • The development would set an undesirable future precedent for similar large-scale outbuildings and would be detrimental to the visual amenities and property values in the vicinity.

Cited Policies (CDP)

Section 11.5.25DM OBJ 50RA - Rural Area zoning objective

Decision Document Summary

The proposal sought retention permission for a 148m² two-storey garage at Mulhussey, Kilcock, Co. Meath, representing a significant increase over the previously approved 56m² single-storey structure. Located in a rural area under strong urban influence, the development was found to be excessive in scale and height. Meath County Council refused permission on the grounds that the structure is overbearing, lacks functional justification, and would establish a negative planning precedent contrary to...
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