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construction of a two storey, detached dwelling house, detached single storey garage, vehicular access via the existing entrance gateway, which is to be set back, new internal access road, new wastewater treatment unit and percolation area along with all associated services, service connections, landscape and site development works

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

The proposal was refused due to its adverse impact on the setting of a protected structure (Clonalvy Church) and its visually obtrusive design and siting on an elevated site, which was deemed contrary to rural design guidelines.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The proposed dwelling, by virtue of its location and massing, would adversely impact the character and setting of the adjacent protected structure, Clonalvy Church (RPS 91182).
  • The siting of the development in a prominent, elevated position would be visually obtrusive and detrimental to the visual amenities of the rural landscape.
  • The proposal fails to comply with the Meath Rural House Design Guide and specific County Development Plan policies regarding the protection of heritage and landscape character, setting an undesirable future precedent.

Cited Policies (CDP)

Section 9.2Section 9.3Section 9.4Section 11.14.3Section 10.4HER POL 16RD Pol 9Meath Rural House Design Guide

Decision Document Summary

The application proposed the construction of a two-storey detached dwelling and garage on a 0.6ha site at Beshellstown, Clonalvy, Co. Meath. The site is located in a rural area near Clonalvy Village and adjacent to the protected Clonalvy Church. While the applicant was found to have a location-specific rural housing need, the Planning Authority refused permission because the development's scale and proximity would negatively impact the setting of the protected church. Furthermore, the proposed s...
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