221453

the construction of a storey and a half style dwelling, a detached single storey domestic garage, new waste water disposal system, upgrade of existing agricultural site entrance to a domestic entrance along with all associated site development works. Significant further information/revised plans submitted on this application

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

Failure to demonstrate a site-specific local housing need and non-compliance with rural design standards regarding building height and external materials.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The applicant failed to provide sufficient documentary evidence to demonstrate a site-specific local housing need or intrinsic links to the area as required for rural areas under Strong Urban Influence.
  • The proposed dwelling design is considered inappropriate for the rural context due to an excessive overall height of 8.1 metres and the excessive use of non-traditional metal cladding on the primary block.
  • A third-party submission raised significant unresolved planning issues concerning landownership, boundary disputes, and potential impacts on residential amenity including overlooking and loss of privacy.

Cited Policies (CDP)

RD POL 1RD POL 2RD POL 3Section 9.4Section 9.5Section 4.2

Decision Document Summary

The proposal involves the construction of a storey-and-a-half dwelling, a detached garage, and a wastewater treatment system at Trevet, Dunshaughlin, Co. Meath. The site is located in a rural area under Strong Urban Influence and within an area of high landscape sensitivity near the Tara Skyrne Hills. The application was refused (issued a Request for Further Information) because the applicants did not adequately prove their local housing need through residency records and the proposed building d...
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