Core Refusal Reason
The development, due to its elevated siting and increased ridge height, constitutes visually intrusive 'skyline' development that fails to integrate with the landscape and sets an undesirable precedent.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The increased ridge height and elevated siting result in a 'skyline' development that is unduly prominent and visually intrusive.
- The development dominates rather than integrates with the local landscape, eroding the rural character and visual amenities of the area.
- Granting permission would set an undesirable precedent for disorderly physical development contrary to the proper planning and sustainable development of the area.
Cited Policies (CDP)
RD POL 6
Decision Document Summary
This application sought retention permission for modifications to a previously granted dwelling at Damselstown, Stamullen, Co. Meath, including a 1.1-metre increase in ridge height and a minor floor area extension. The site is located in the 'Bellewstown Hills and Upland Area', a landscape character type of very high value and sensitivity. Meath County Council refused the application because the increased height and elevated position created a prominent 'skyline' effect that dominates the rural ...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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