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partial demolition of farm outbuildings and construction of a new single storey dwelling with first floor attic storage. Works to include wastewater treatment system, percolation area and all associated site works. Significant Further Information/revised plans submitted on this application

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

The application failed to demonstrate a genuine local housing need, proposed a design inconsistent with the Meath Rural House Design Guide, and presented significant traffic safety concerns regarding sightlines.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The applicant failed to provide sufficient documentary evidence to demonstrate a rural-generated housing need as an intrinsic part of the local community in accordance with Section 9.4 of the Meath County Development Plan 2021-2027.
  • The proposed 1.5-storey dwelling design is inconsistent with the Meath Rural House Design Guide and would create an architectural imbalance relative to the established single-storey built form of adjacent residences.
  • The proposed site access and roadside boundary treatments fail to provide the required 90-metre unobstructed sightlines, posing a potential traffic hazard on the L-5605 secondary road.

Cited Policies (CDP)

RD POL 1RD POL 2RD POL 3RD POL 9RD POL 30RD POL 31RD POL 32RD POL 33RD POL 34RD POL 35HER OBJ 56HER OBJ 57Section 9.4Section 9.14Section 8.18

Decision Document Summary

The proposal involves the partial demolition of derelict farm outbuildings and the construction of a new single-storey dwelling with first-floor attic storage, a wastewater treatment system, and associated site works at Broomfield, Collon, Co. Meath. The site is located in a rural area designated as being under 'Strong Urban Influence'. Although the document concludes with a request for Further Information rather than a final refusal, the primary grounds for withholding permission include the la...
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