Core Refusal Reason
The application was refused due to the applicant's failure to demonstrate a genuine local housing need, combined with inappropriate design features, excessive hedgerow removal, and inadequate traffic safety sightlines.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant failed to provide robust evidence of a local housing need in accordance with the Meath County Development Plan 2021-2027 for this 'Low Development Pressure Area'.
- The proposed dwelling's height and suburban design elements, such as the balcony, were deemed incongruous with the rural landscape and contrary to established design guidelines.
- The proposal involved the excessive removal of 150m of mature hedgerow and failed to demonstrate safe sightlines at the entrance, posing a traffic hazard and environmental impact.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Section 9.4RD POL 6RD POL 9Section 9.6HER POL 37HER POL 53DM OBJ 11Section 8.9.7Section 11.4.4
Decision Document Summary
Shannon Martin sought permission for a two-storey dwelling, septic tank, and new entrance at Clongall, Castlejordan, Co. Meath. The site is located in a rural area designated as a 'Low Development Pressure Area'. Meath County Council refused the application because the applicant did not satisfy the local housing need criteria. Furthermore, the planning authority found the building's height and balcony design to be suburban in nature and visually obtrusive. Technical concerns regarding the remova...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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