Core Refusal Reason
The development constitutes inappropriate backland development that fails to meet minimum residential design standards for floor areas and room sizes, resulting in a poor standard of amenity and an undesirable precedent.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The development represents piecemeal backland development that is not incidental to the main dwelling, adversely impacting the character and established pattern of the area in contravention of DM OBJ 43.
- The restricted site layout and design result in a poor standard of residential amenity for future occupants and would depreciate the value of adjoining properties.
- The proposed unit fails to meet the minimum floor area and room size requirements for two-bedroom apartments as set out in the 2018 Design Standards for New Apartments and DM POL 14 of the County Development Plan.
Cited Policies (CDP)
DM OBJ 43DM POL 14Section 11.5.24Section 7.1.2
Decision Document Summary
Audrey McGuane sought retention permission for the conversion of a detached outhouse into a residential unit and the completion of a shed at 7 Staleen Road, Donore, Co. Meath. The site is located within the settlement of Donore and the Bru na Boinne Buffer Zone. Meath County Council refused the application primarily because the detached unit constitutes inappropriate backland development that deviates from the established character of the area. Furthermore, the development failed to comply with ...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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