Core Planning Reasoning
The Inspector recommends a grant of permission as the proposal is for permission consequent on the grant of outline planning permission (Reg. Ref. AA/191397); the principle of development, site access, and wastewater treatment were established at the outline stage, and the proposed 'storey and a half' design is consistent with both the outline grant and local design guidance.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed dwelling complies with the 'storey and a half' style permitted in the outline permission (Reg. Ref. AA/191397) and aligns with height and form recommendations in the Meath Rural House Design Guide.
- Under Section 36(5) of the Planning and Development Act 2000, the Board is precluded from reassessing matters such as site access and wastewater treatment that were already decided upon in the grant of outline permission.
- The development will not significantly impact the visual or residential amenities of the area, provided the flat roof element is not used as a private patio or balcony, ensuring no undue overlooking of the adjoining property.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Meath County Development Plan 2021-2027Rural Node (RN) ZoningRD POL 8RD OBJ 01 to 15RD OBJ 2RD OBJ 15Section 9.4Section 9.5.4Appendix 13 (Meath Rural House Design Guide)Appendix 15Landscape Character Type LAC12 - Tara Skryne HillsProtected View no. 44 – Hill of Tara
Decision Document Summary
This report assesses an application for permission consequent on a grant of outline permission for a single dwelling at Old Garlow Cross, Co. Meath. The 0.29ha site is located within a Rural Node and the Tara Skryne Hills landscape area. The third-party appellant argued the design constituted a full two-storey house rather than the permitted 'storey and a half', while also raising concerns over wastewater density and traffic safety. The Inspector notes that since outline permission was already g...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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