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the development will consist of the following: (1) To construct a single storied dwelling house and a detached domestic garage (2) To install a proprietary waste water treatment unit and percolation area (3) Upgrade of existing agricultural entrance to serve the proposed development which include new entrance walls, gates and piers and (4) all ancillary site works

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

The proposed development would result in an incongruous and unduly prominent visual feature within a highly sensitive landscape of exceptional value and fails to demonstrate safe access without extensive hedgerow removal.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The dwelling would be an intrusive and prominent feature in the Loughcrew and Slieve na Calliagh Hills Landscape Conservation Area, which is designated as having 'Exceptional Value' and 'High Sensitivity'.
  • The proposal requires the removal of an extensive amount of hedgerow to achieve sightlines, which contravenes development plan policies intended to protect rural character and biodiversity.
  • The applicant failed to provide sufficient technical information to demonstrate that the required sightlines could be achieved in accordance with TII standards, representing a potential traffic hazard.

Cited Policies (CDP)

Policy RD POL 9Policy HER POL 52Objective HER OBJ 49Policy HER POL 53Section 9.2Section 9.3Section 9.4Section 11.14.3

Decision Document Summary

The applicant, Brian Brady, sought permission for a single-storey dwelling and garage at Barneyhill, Ballinlough Big, Kells, Co. Meath. The site is situated within the Loughcrew and Slieve na Calliagh Hills Landscape Conservation Area, a region of exceptional landscape value. Although the applicant successfully established a local housing need, the application was refused primarily because the elevated and exposed nature of the site would make the dwelling an incongruous visual feature. Addition...
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