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the development will consist of 1) Permission for the demolition of existing carport and attached domestic garage with living area over to the east, single storey living room projection to the west, two storey projection and balcony to front, existing chimney stack, reduction of floor area on ground & first floor layouts, removal & reconfiguration of roof structure to a lower ridge height. 2) Permission for the construction of a new single storey dining area to west, new external & internal walls to form proposed layout changes, new window arrangements to the front elevation, new reconfigured roof structure with reduced ridge height, all associated elevational changes, new percolation area and all associated works. 3) Permission for retention of the remaining two storey style dwelling house, proprietary wastewater treatment system, site entrance onto cul-de-sac laneway and all associated site works
Core Refusal Reason
The development was refused due to excessive density in a rural area, non-compliance with rural design standards, and insufficient technical evidence regarding the wastewater treatment system.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed development would result in an excessive density of development in a rural area lacking public services, establishing an undesirable precedent for further development.
- The size, scale, and massing of the dwelling are out of keeping with the rural character and fail to comply with the Meath Rural House Design Guide.
- The applicant failed to provide sufficient technical detail to demonstrate that the wastewater treatment system complies with the 2021 EPA Code of Practice.