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The development will consist of the conversion of an agricultural building to residential use and the development of an extension. It will include the installation of a proprietary effluent treatment system and percolation area. Access to be provided via the existing agricultural entrance. The boundary will consist of timber fencing, native hedgerow and native trees.

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

The proposed conversion of a contemporary stable building into a residence within the Brú na Bóinne UNESCO World Heritage Site buffer zone fails to meet conservation criteria for traditional building reuse and does not comply with rural design standards.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The existing structure is a contemporary stable rather than a traditional vernacular building, meaning its conversion and extension would materially contravene policies HER POL 6 and HER POL 7 regarding the protection of the UNESCO World Heritage Site.
  • The design of the proposed dwelling, specifically its length, roof structure, and finishes, is inconsistent with the character of the area and fails to comply with the 'Meath Rural House Design Guide'.
  • Permitting the development would establish an undesirable future precedent for inappropriate residential development within a landscape of exceptional value and high sensitivity.

Cited Policies (CDP)

HER POL 1HER POL 6HER POL 7HER POL 8HER POL 9HER POL 10RD POL 1RD POL 9RD POL 34HER OBJ 2RUR DEV SP 2

Decision Document Summary

The applicant sought permission to convert an existing agricultural building into a residence with an extension at Donore Road, Oldbridge, Co. Meath, located within the Brú na Bóinne UNESCO World Heritage Site buffer zone. Meath County Council refused the application on the grounds that the building is a modern stable rather than a traditional vernacular structure, making it ineligible for conversion under heritage policies. Additionally, the proposed design was found to be visually obtrusive an...
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