22797

the development consists of (i) retention of additional ground floor area to the east, west, North and south (ii) retention of higher ridge and eaves level (iii) retention of the hipped roof feature in lieu of gables (iv) retention of garage (v) retention of canopy structure to south elevation and all associated site works

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

The development is considered unacceptable due to its excessive scale, height, and bulk, which results in an unduly prominent and obtrusive feature in the rural landscape, contrary to the Meath Rural House Design Guide and the County Development Plan.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The scale, height, and bulk of the constructed dwelling represent a significant departure from the originally permitted design, resulting in a structure that is overly dominant and obtrusive within its rural context.
  • The development fails to comply with the design standards set out in the Meath Rural House Design Guide and specific policies of the Meath County Development Plan 2021-2027, particularly RD POL 9.
  • Granting retention would set an undesirable precedent for similar unauthorized developments and would be contrary to the proper planning and sustainable development of the area.

Cited Policies (CDP)

RUR DEV SP 2RD POL 1RD POL 2RD POL 3Section 9.4RD POL 9Section 9.6INF POL 20INF POL 21INF POL 22INF OBJ 20INF OBJ 21INF OBJ 22INF OBJ 25

Decision Document Summary

This application sought retention permission for significant alterations to a previously permitted dwelling at Damselstown, Stamullen, Co. Meath. The unauthorized changes included a substantial increase in floor area from 221sqm to 369sqm, an increased ridge height from 5.37m to 7.36m, and the introduction of a hipped roof and larger garage. Meath County Council refused the application because the resulting 'storey and a half' dwelling is considered visually obtrusive and out of character with t...
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