221152

a new single storey extension to the rear, front and side of an existing residential dwelling, elevational changes, internal layout reconfiguration and all ancillary site works. The development will also consist of the construction of a new garden office to the south of the dwelling, and the upgrading of the existing septic tank to a new on-site wastewater treatment system

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

The proposed development constitutes a disorderly, haphazard layout that appears as two separate dwellings and lacks sufficient information to rule out significant impacts on nearby Natura 2000 sites.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The scale and internal configuration of the proposed extension, which includes seven bedrooms and two separate kitchen/living areas, creates the appearance of two attached residential units rather than a single dwelling extension.
  • The proposed design is not in accordance with the Rural Design Guide or DM OBJ 50 of the Meath County Development Plan 2021-2027, resulting in a congested form of development that would negatively impact the visual and residential amenities of the area.
  • The applicant failed to provide adequate information to enable the Planning Authority to complete an Appropriate Assessment, meaning potential significant effects on the River Boyne and River Blackwater SAC/SPA cannot be excluded.

Cited Policies (CDP)

RD POL 4RD POL 5DM OBJ 50Section 9.3 Rural Area TypesHER OBJ 33

Decision Document Summary

The proposal sought permission for a 162sqm single-storey extension, a detached garden office, and a new wastewater treatment system at an existing cottage in Kilmainham, Kells, Co. Meath. Located in a 'Strong Rural Area,' the development was deemed inappropriate due to a layout that effectively created two separate residential units, leading to a haphazard and disorderly form of development. Meath County Council refused the application on the grounds that it would injure the character and ameni...
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