2560021

the development will consist of the construction of a single storey dwelling, double domestic garage with loft storage, wastewater treatment system with polishing filter new entrance and all ancillary site works. Significant further information/revised plans submitted on this application

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

Failure to demonstrate a site-specific rural housing need and an inappropriate architectural design that is considered unduly prominent in the rural landscape.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The applicants failed to provide sufficient documentary evidence to establish a genuine local housing need as required for a 'Strong Rural Area' under the Meath County Development Plan 2021-2027.
  • The proposed dwelling's design, specifically its 6.8m ridge height and imbalanced roof-to-wall ratio, is considered obtrusive and fails to comply with the Meath Rural House Design Guide.
  • The application failed to demonstrate unobstructed 90-metre sightlines at the proposed entrance, posing a risk to traffic safety and requiring potentially excessive hedgerow removal.

Cited Policies (CDP)

RD POL 4RD POL 5RD POL 9Section 9.4Section 9.5Section 9.6

Decision Document Summary

The proposal involves the construction of a single-storey dwelling, a double domestic garage, and a wastewater treatment system at Knock, Castletown, Navan, Co. Meath. The site is located in a 'Strong Rural Area' where development is restricted to those with a functional local need. The application was refused (via a request for further information that identified fundamental non-compliance) because the applicants did not substantiate their local housing need, the house design was deemed archite...
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