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amendments to the previously approved planning permission register reference AA/160276 which was further amended under planning register reference AA/200707, the development consists of the construction of a two storey detached dwelling house, with a single storey annexe to the side containing utility , garage & storage. House to be accessed via the existing laneway, new proprietary wastewater treatment unit and percolation area, along with all associated services, service connections, landscape and site development works. The amendments consists of relocation of the house, relocation of the existing polytunnels, minor amendments to the house design and revised site boundary
Core Refusal Reason
The proposal constitutes inappropriate backland development on an elevated site with an excessive driveway length and fails to demonstrate adequate flood risk management at the site entrance.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed siting of the dwelling 235m from the public road on an elevated part of the site constitutes incongruous backland development that would erode the rural landscape and create undesirable gap sites.
- The site entrance is located within Flood Zone A, and the applicant failed to submit a site-specific flood risk assessment or a 'Justification Test' as required by Policy INF POL 18 and ministerial guidelines.
- The proposed 145m sweeping driveway creates a suburban emphasis that is contrary to the rural design standards set out in Section 9.6.1 of the Meath County Development Plan 2021-2027.