Core Refusal Reason
The proposal was refused due to inadequate separation distances leading to unacceptable overlooking and loss of privacy, as well as overshadowing and overbearing impacts on neighboring properties.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed separation distances of 5m and 9m are significantly below the 22m standard required by the Meath County Development Plan and the 16m minimum set by national guidelines, resulting in a loss of privacy.
- The height, scale, and proximity of the dwellings would cause unacceptable overshadowing, overbearing, and loss of daylight to the neighboring property and its rear amenity area.
- The development contravenes the A1 zoning objective to protect and enhance existing residential communities and would set an undesirable precedent for future substandard development in the area.
Cited Policies (CDP)
DM OBJ 18A1-Existing Residential zoning objectiveSPPR 1 of the Sustainable Residential Development and Compact Settlements Guidelines for Planning Authorities
Decision Document Summary
The applicant sought permission for two semi-detached two-storey dwellings at Watercress Avenue, Navan, on lands zoned 'A1-Existing Residential'. While the principle of residential development is acceptable under this zoning, the Planning Authority refused the application because the site layout failed to meet minimum separation distance requirements. The proximity to existing houses would result in significant overlooking, overshadowing, and an overbearing impact, which the planner concluded wo...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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