Core Refusal Reason
The application failed to demonstrate safe vehicular access due to inadequate sightlines and entrance layout, and the proposed dwelling height was deemed excessive and non-compliant with rural design standards.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed vehicular entrance layout and sightlines are deficient and fail to comply with TII safety standards and the Meath Rural House Design Guide.
- The proposed dwelling height of 8.7m is considered excessive for the rural context and does not adhere to the height recommendations of the Meath Rural House Design Guide.
- Insufficient information was provided to clarify the legal and technical arrangements for the combined entrance layout intended to serve both the proposed and adjacent developments.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Meath County Development Plan 2021-2027Chapter 9WS POL 29WS POL 32RA Rural Area land use zoningMeath Rural House Design Guide
Decision Document Summary
Dermot Carty sought permission for a 180 sq.m two-story detached dwelling, a domestic wastewater treatment plant, and a new vehicular entrance at Waynestown, Dunboyne, Co. Meath. The site is located within a rural node in the South-East Lowlands Landscape Character Area, zoned as 'RA Rural Area'. While the applicant successfully established a rural housing need, the Planning Authority issued a negative recommendation (seeking further information) due to significant design and safety concerns. Sp...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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