23603

permission for the demolition of the existing carport and attached domestic garage with living area over on the east gable of dwelling and permission for retention of the remaining two storey style dwelling house, proprietary wastewater treatment system and percolation area, site entrance onto cul-de-sac laneway and all associated works

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

The application was refused due to excessive density of development in a rural area, inappropriate design and scale that is out of character with the landscape, and failure to demonstrate a compliant wastewater treatment system.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The proposed development would result in an excessive density of development in a rural area lacking public services, establishing an undesirable precedent and contravening core settlement and rural development policies.
  • The scale, massing, and design of the dwelling to be retained are considered out of character with the rural environment and fail to integrate with the surrounding landscape, contrary to the Meath Rural House Design Guide.
  • The applicant failed to demonstrate that the proposed wastewater treatment system and polishing filter meet the minimum standards set out in the 2021 EPA Code of Practice, posing a risk to public health and groundwater.

Cited Policies (CDP)

RD POL 4RD POL 8RUR DEV SO 5CS OBJ 1RD OBJ 1RD POL 9RD POL 48Meath Rural House Design Guide

Decision Document Summary

This application sought permission for the demolition of an existing carport/garage and retention of a two-storey dwelling house, proprietary wastewater treatment system, and associated works at Faughanhill, Bohermeen, Navan. The site is located in a semi-rural area under development pressure. Meath County Council refused the application because the proposal would lead to an over-concentration of housing in a rural area, the dwelling's design and scale were deemed visually obtrusive and inconsis...
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