Core Refusal Reason
The proposal constitutes overdevelopment of a constrained site within an Architectural Conservation Area, providing substandard residential amenity for future occupants and failing to provide adequate car parking or safe access.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The development would provide a substandard level of residential amenity for future occupants due to inadequate daylight/sunlight, insufficient living space, and a lack of functional private and communal open space.
- The scale, height, and design of the proposed extension would adversely affect the character and appearance of the Summerhill Architectural Conservation Area (ACA) and the streetscape.
- The proposal fails to provide adequate car parking and has not demonstrated legal right of way or safe access arrangements for the site, which would negatively impact the local traffic environment.
Cited Policies (CDP)
DM POL 11DM POL 12DM POL 13DM POL 14DM OBJ 39DM OBJ 40DM OBJ 43DM OBJ 89HER POL 19HER POL 20HER POL 22SUM OBJ 11SUM OBJ 15
Decision Document Summary
The applicant sought permission for the reconstruction and extension of an existing residence in Summerhill, Co. Meath, to facilitate its conversion into seven 1-bedroom apartments. The site is located within the Summerhill Architectural Conservation Area (ACA) on lands zoned for commercial town/village use. Meath County Council refused the application on the grounds that it represented overdevelopment of a restricted site, resulting in poor-quality residential units with inadequate light and am...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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