Core Refusal Reason
The application was not granted (Further Information requested) primarily due to the site's location within a high-risk flood zone (Flood Zone A) without a required Justification Test, and inadequate sightlines at the existing entrance onto a regional road.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The development site is partially situated in Flood Zone A, representing a high risk of flooding, yet no site-specific flood risk assessment or 'Justification Test' was submitted to assess the appropriateness of the proposal as required by national guidelines.
- The existing site entrance onto the R191 regional road does not meet safety standards, requiring the applicant to demonstrate sightlines of 160m to the north and 150m to the south from a 2.4m setback, which may necessitate significant boundary modifications.
- The planning authority deemed the submitted particulars insufficient to ensure the development complies with the Meath County Development Plan 2021-2027 regarding flood management, traffic safety, and the protection of visual and residential amenities.
Cited Policies (CDP)
RD POL 6DM OBJ 50RD POL 48Chapter 11 Development Management Guidelines & Standards9.3 Rural Area TypesArea 3 Low Development Pressure Areas
Decision Document Summary
The applicants, Elizabeth Daly & Martin O'Reilly, sought permission for a single-storey extension, renovation of an existing bungalow, a detached garage, and a new wastewater treatment system at Leitrim Upper, Mullagh, Co. Meath. The site is located in a rural area characterized by low development pressure. Although the principle of the extension was generally considered acceptable under residential standards, the Planning Authority issued a request for Further Information (effectively refusing ...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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