Core Refusal Reason
The proposal fails to comply with the Meath Rural House Design Guide regarding maximum ridge height and lacks sufficient evidence to justify a new entrance onto the R154 strategic regional road, as the applicant has not demonstrated the absence of alternative access or suitable sites within the family landholding.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed ridge height of 9m exceeds the maximum 8.2m limit set out in the Meath Rural House Design Guide and must be reduced to protect the visual amenity of the high-value landscape character area.
- The applicant has failed to provide sufficient documentary evidence, such as land folios and maps for the entire 65-acre family landholding, to prove that no alternative access or suitable sites exist that would avoid a new entrance onto the R154 strategic corridor.
- The application lacks specific details regarding external finishes and fails to satisfy the requirements of Sections 9.15.2 and 9.15.3 of the Development Plan, which restrict new accesses onto regional roads to prevent traffic hazards and preserve road capacity.
Cited Policies (CDP)
RD POL 1RD POL 2RD POL 3RD POL 38RD POL 39RD POL 40Section 9.4Section 9.15.2Section 9.15.3Meath Rural House Design Guide
Decision Document Summary
This application by Sean Kelly sought permission for a two-storey detached dwelling and wastewater treatment system at Moyleggan, Dunboyne, Co. Meath, on a site within a rural area under strong urban influence. While the applicant successfully demonstrated a local housing need, the Planning Authority identified significant conflicts with regional road policies and design guidelines. The proposal was refused (based on the grounds for further information) because the 9m ridge height was deemed exc...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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