Core Refusal Reason
The proposed attic extension was refused due to its excessive ridge height, scale, bulk, and inappropriate finishes, which failed to harmonize with the existing dwelling and the rural landscape, thereby contravening objective DM OBJ 50 of the Meath County Development Plan.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed extension features a disproportionate ridge height that exceeds the main dwelling, resulting in excessive scale and bulk that fails to respect or integrate with the existing structure.
- The design and finishes, specifically the metal cladding, are considered inconsistent with the Meath Rural Design Guide and are incapable of being satisfactorily assimilated into the rural landscape.
- The development would be unduly prominent and obtrusive, setting an undesirable precedent and negatively impacting the visual amenities of the area.
Cited Policies (CDP)
DM OBJ 50Meath County Development Plan 2021-2027Meath Rural Design Guide
Decision Document Summary
This application sought permission for an attic conversion and a 31.08 sq. m flat roof dormer extension to a detached bungalow at Milestown, Dunboyne, Co. Meath. The site is located in a rural area zoned for agricultural protection. Meath County Council refused the application primarily because the proposed extension's height, scale, and metal cladding finishes were deemed to be in material contravention of objective DM OBJ 50 of the County Development Plan. The planner concluded that the design...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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