Core Refusal Reason
The proposal would exacerbate ribbon development in a rural area under strong urban influence and fails to meet design standards regarding scale and integration with the landscape.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The development would result in an excessive concentration of residential development, exacerbating ribbon development along the L-5045-0 and militating against the preservation of the rural environment.
- The proposed dwelling fails to comply with the Meath Rural House Design Guide due to its excessive front elevation length (over 26 metres) and overall scale, which would form a visually obtrusive feature in the landscape.
- The proposal is contrary to the policies of the Meath County Development Plan 2021-2027, specifically RD POL 1, RD POL 3, and RD POL 9, and would not represent sustainable development of the area.
Cited Policies (CDP)
RD POL 1RD POL 2RD POL 3Section 9.4Section 9.5Section 9.5.2RD POL 9Section 9.18
Decision Document Summary
This application sought permission for a single-storey four-bedroom dwelling, a detached garage, and a wastewater treatment system at Lagore Big, Ratoath, Co. Meath. The site is located in a rural area designated as being under 'Strong Urban Influence'. Meath County Council refused the application primarily because the proposal would contribute to an undesirable pattern of ribbon development along the local road. Additionally, the scale and design of the house, particularly its 26-metre-long fro...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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