Core Refusal Reason
The proposal was refused due to its detrimental visual impact on the historic landscape of Mellifont Abbey and significant unresolved flood risks within Flood Zones A and B.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed dwelling's elevated siting and required infilling would create an incongruous and visually obtrusive feature that detracts from the rural character and the sensitive historic setting of Mellifont Abbey.
- The development is located in an area at high risk of flooding, and the applicant failed to provide a sufficiently detailed Site-Specific Flood Risk Assessment (SSFRA) or the required Justification Test.
- The proposal is inconsistent with the Meath County Development Plan 2021-2027 policies regarding rural design and flood risk management, and would set an undesirable future precedent for the area.
Cited Policies (CDP)
RD POL 6RD POL 9HER POL 1HER POL 2HER POL 5HER OBJ 2INF POL 18INF POL 20
Decision Document Summary
Eoin Sullivan sought permission for a single-storey dwelling and wastewater treatment system at Hurcle, Collon, Co. Meath, located on the banks of the River Mattock near the national monument of Mellifont Abbey. Meath County Council refused the application because the proposed design and necessary site infilling were deemed visually incompatible with the historic landscape and contrary to rural design guidelines. Furthermore, the site is situated within Flood Zones A and B, and the applicant fai...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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