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the construction of a new storey-and-a-half extension to the west of the existing cottage, with dormers to the front and to the rear of the extension, the construction of a storey-and-a-half two-car garage, upgrade of the on-site waste water treatment plant and percolation area, a new driveway entrance to the north of the site and all associated site works. Significant further information/revised plans submitted on this application

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

The development was refused due to its excessive scale and height, which would be visually intrusive and fail to integrate with the character of the existing vernacular cottage and the surrounding rural landscape.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The proposal fails to support the sensitive restoration of traditional vernacular dwellings, instead introducing a large, overbearing structure that is out of character with the rural area.
  • The design, height, and scale of the dwelling would create a visually intrusive feature that does not respect or integrate with the surrounding rural landscape character.
  • The development would set an undesirable future precedent for similar inappropriate housing in a rural area under strong urban influence, contrary to the Meath Rural House Design Guide.

Cited Policies (CDP)

RD POL 1RD POL 2RD POL 3RD POL 9RD POL 30DM OBJ 50

Decision Document Summary

The application relates to Lilac Cottage in Derrockstown, Dunshaughlin, a site located in a rural area under strong urban influence. The proposal sought permission for a significant storey-and-a-half extension and a large detached garage. The development was refused because the proposed works were considered to be of an excessive scale and height that would not integrate harmoniously with the original vernacular cottage or the wider rural environment, thereby conflicting with the Meath County De...
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