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construct a two storey dwelling house, a detached domestic shed, form a new driveway along the route of proposed forestry haul road and access the site via existing entrance to development known as ‘Beechwood Lodge’, install proprietary sewage treatment system and percolation area, together with all associated site works

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

The proposed development was refused due to the excessive scale and inappropriate design of the dwelling and domestic shed, which failed to integrate with the rural character, and the excessive length of the proposed driveway.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The siting, scale, and design of the proposed 616sq.m dwelling and 150sq.m domestic shed are considered out of keeping with the rural character and fail to comply with the design parameters of the Meath Rural House Design Guide.
  • The applicant failed to provide sufficient justification for the scale and utilitarian design of the domestic shed, which is deemed excessive and over-scaled for an ancillary domestic structure.
  • The proposed 290-metre driveway along a forestry haul road is considered excessive in length and inconsistent with the siting and layout recommendations of the Meath County Development Plan 2021-2027.

Cited Policies (CDP)

Policy RD POL 9Section 9.6.1Meath Rural House Design GuidePolicy RD POL 4Policy RD POL 5Strategic policy RUR DEV SP 2Section 9.4Section 9.5Section 9.5.2Section 9.18Chapter 11

Decision Document Summary

The proposal sought permission for a large 616sq.m two-storey dwelling, a 150sq.m domestic shed, and a 290m driveway at Readstown, Trim, Co. Meath. While the applicant successfully demonstrated a local housing need, the Planning Authority refused permission because the scale and design of the buildings were deemed inconsistent with the Meath Rural House Design Guide and the character of the surrounding rural area. Furthermore, the excessive length of the proposed access track was found to contra...
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