Core Refusal Reason
The proposed development would constitute an unduly prominent and visually intrusive physical feature that would unacceptably interfere with Protected View No. 28 and harm the overall landscape character of the area.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant successfully demonstrated a legitimate local housing need based on qualifying criteria for a Low Development Pressure Area.
- The site's elevated and exposed nature means the dwelling would be an unwelcome intrusion into the rural scene, particularly when viewed from the vicinity of the nearby old church and graveyard.
- The proposed development would unacceptably interfere with the objectives of Protected View No. 28, harming the character of the North Navan Lowlands and setting an undesirable precedent.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Meath County Development Plan 2021-2027HER OBJ 56HER POL 52HER OBJ 49RD POL 6Appendix 10 (Protected Views and Prospects)Appendix 5 (Landscape Character Assessment)Protected View No. 28
Decision Document Summary
This report evaluates a first-party appeal for a two-storey dwelling and garage at Rathkenny, Navan. The site is located in a rural, elevated area within the 'North Navan Lowlands' Landscape Character Area. While the Inspector agreed with the Planning Authority that the applicant met the local housing need requirements, the proposal was ultimately rejected on visual and landscape grounds. The Inspector found that the house would be unduly prominent from public vantage points, specifically interf...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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