Core Refusal Reason
Failure to demonstrate a site-specific rural housing need and inappropriate design (excessive ridge height) in a Rural Area Under Strong Urban Influence.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant failed to establish a site-specific rural-generated housing need for a dwelling in this location, which is designated as a Rural Area Under Strong Urban Influence.
- The proposed storey-and-a-half design, featuring an excessive ridge height, is out of character with the surrounding single-storey dwellings and would form a visually obtrusive feature in the landscape.
- The development would materially contravene Policy RD POL 9 of the Meath County Development Plan 2021-2027 by failing to integrate with the character of the surrounding rural area.
Cited Policies (CDP)
RD POL 1RD POL 2Section 9.4Section 9.5.2Policy RD POL 9Meath Rural House Design Guide
Decision Document Summary
The proposal involves the construction of a storey-and-a-half dwelling, domestic garage, and wastewater treatment system at Windmill Road, Beauparc, Navan, Co. Meath. The site is located in a Rural Area Under Strong Urban Influence. Meath County Council refused the application because the applicant did not establish a site-specific rural housing need, as the land was being purchased from a third party rather than being family-owned. Additionally, the proposed building height was deemed excessive...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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