Core Refusal Reason
The proposed development was refused due to its visually obtrusive design within the curtilage of a protected structure, the excessive removal of mature vegetation, and the failure to provide necessary archaeological and environmental impact assessments.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The dwelling design is considered visually obtrusive and would fail to integrate into the landscape, requiring the removal of significant mature trees and hedgerows in contravention of the Meath Rural House Design Guide.
- The applicant failed to demonstrate that the proposal would not adversely impact the character and setting of Kilsharvan House (a Protected Structure) and adjacent National Monuments, specifically lacking a required Archaeological Impact Assessment.
- In the absence of an Appropriate Assessment Screening Report, the Planning Authority could not be satisfied that the development would not have a significant effect on the River Nanny Estuary and Shore SPA.
Cited Policies (CDP)
RD POL 9HER POL 1HER POL 2HER POL 14HER POL 16HER POL 32Section 11.14.3Section 9.2Section 9.3Section 9.4Section 10.4Section 13.6Section 13.7
Decision Document Summary
The proposal involved the construction of a part single-storey, part storey-and-a-half dwelling and detached garage at Kilsharvan House, Bellewstown, Co. Meath. The site is situated within the sensitive curtilage of a Protected Structure and in close proximity to National Monuments. Meath County Council refused permission because the development was deemed a visually obtrusive and haphazard form of residential development that would necessitate the removal of established site boundaries. Additio...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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