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Retention of additional ground floor area, retention of higher ridge and eaves level and retention of revised garage from that granted under planning Reg. Ref. 2193. Retention of lowered main roof ridge level from that shown in Reg. Ref. 22797. Permission for the demolition of canopy structure to rear and for demolition of the two projecting bays at front elevation with associated site works.

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

The development is considered unduly prominent and obtrusive in the rural landscape due to its excessive scale, height, and bulk, failing to comply with the Meath Rural House Design Guide and the County Development Plan.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The scale, height, and bulk of the dwelling make it an unduly prominent and obtrusive feature in the rural landscape, negatively impacting visual amenities.
  • The proposal materially contravenes Policy RD POL 9 and Section 9.6 of the Meath County Development Plan 2021-2027 by failing to adhere to the Meath Rural House Design Guide.
  • Granting retention would establish an undesirable precedent for future developments of this nature, undermining the proper planning and sustainable development of the rural area.

Cited Policies (CDP)

Section 9.6 of the Meath County Development Plan 2021-2027RD POL 9Meath Rural House Design Guide

Decision Document Summary

The applicant sought retention permission for unauthorized modifications to a dwelling in Damselstown, Stamullen, Co. Meath, including an increased ground floor area, higher ridge and eaves levels, and a revised garage. Despite proposed demolitions of certain elements, the Planning Authority found that the resulting structure remains overly bulky and visually dominant within its rural context. The application was refused as it fails to meet the design standards set out in the Meath Rural House D...
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