2460584

The development will consist of the construction of a single storey dwelling house, a detached domestic garage, a vehicular entrance , installation of an effluent treatment system and polishing filter and any associated site works. Significant further information/revised plans submitted on this application.

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

Failure to substantiate local housing need, excessive scale of the dwelling's front elevation, and inadequate sightlines for the proposed vehicular entrance.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The applicant failed to provide robust documentary evidence, such as utility bills or tax statements, to confirm residency in the rural family home for the required five-year period under Policy RD POL 8.
  • The proposed dwelling's front elevation of 27 metres is considered excessive and inconsistent with the recommendations of the Meath Rural House Design Guide.
  • The proposed vehicular entrance onto the L-80263 fails to meet the required 70-metre sightline standards and lacks demonstrated forward visibility, posing a traffic safety risk.

Cited Policies (CDP)

RD OBJ 1RD OBJ 2RD OBJ 3RD OBJ 4RD POL 8

Decision Document Summary

The proposal involves the construction of a 231 sq.m single-storey dwelling, a detached garage, and a wastewater treatment system at Toor, Ballinabrackey, Co. Meath. While the site is located within a rural node where residential development is supported in principle, the Planning Authority determined that the applicant did not sufficiently demonstrate a genuine local housing need. Furthermore, the design was deemed out of character due to its excessive length, and the proposed access was found ...
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