Core Refusal Reason
Failure to demonstrate a site-specific rural housing need and inappropriate design/scale for the sensitive landscape character area.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant failed to provide robust documentary evidence to substantiate a local rural housing need as required for a 'Strong Rural Area' under Section 9.4 of the Meath County Development Plan 2021-2027.
- The proposed dwelling's height and massing are considered excessive and out of character with the immediate pattern of development, which is generally single-storey.
- The development would form a visually obtrusive feature in a landscape of 'Very High Value and High Sensitivity', contrary to the Meath Rural House Design Guide and policy RD POL 9.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Section 9.4RD POL 9
Decision Document Summary
Brian Dunne sought permission for a 1.5-storey masonry dwelling and garage at Balrenny, Slane, Co. Meath, located within the 'Rathkenny Hills and Upland Area' landscape. The application was refused primarily because the applicant did not sufficiently demonstrate a local housing need in accordance with the Meath County Development Plan 2021-2027. Furthermore, the planning authority determined that the proposed design, specifically its height and massing, was inappropriate for the sensitive rural ...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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