Core Refusal Reason
The proposal constitutes overdevelopment of a restricted site, resulting in excessive density and a substandard form of residential amenity that is out of character with the existing pattern of development in the area.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed density of 64 units per hectare is considered excessive for this peripheral urban edge location, which lacks high-frequency public transport, and would result in the overdevelopment of a restricted site.
- The conversion of a semi-detached dwelling into a terrace of three houses is out of character with the established pattern of development in the Beechmount Grove area, which consists predominantly of semi-detached dwellings.
- The application failed to demonstrate compliance with development management standards regarding car parking, private open space, internal storage, and floor area, leading to a substandard level of residential amenity for future occupants.
Cited Policies (CDP)
A1 Existing ResidentialDM OBJ 18DM OBJ 28DM OBJ 29DM OBJ 30DM OBJ 52Section 11.5.27Section 11.5.13INF POL 18INF POL 20Chapter 11
Decision Document Summary
The applicant sought permission to convert an existing four-bedroom semi-detached house at 8 Beechmount Grove, Navan, into two separate two-bedroom dwellings with rear extensions. The site is located in a cul-de-sac on lands zoned 'A1 Existing Residential'. Meath County Council refused the application primarily because the proposed density was deemed excessive for the suburban context. Furthermore, the transition from a semi-detached to a terraced format was considered out of character with the ...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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