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alterations, renovations and extensions to existing dwelling, demolition of existing domestic garage, all to accommodate a new family home and integral retirement quarters. Construction of own use machine storage shed, domestic garage, upgrading of wastewater treatment system, new bored well, upgraded entrance and for all ancillary site works

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

The proposal was refused due to inappropriate design and scale that fails to harmonize with the existing dwelling, non-compliance with family flat access requirements, and lack of justification for a large machine storage shed.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The proposed extension is over-elaborate, disproportionate in height and scale, and fails to integrate with the existing dwelling, thereby contravening objective DM OBJ 50 of the Meath County Development Plan 2021-2027.
  • The family flat element includes a separate front access, which directly contravenes Section 11.5.24 and objective DM OBJ 49 regarding the design of such extensions.
  • The applicant failed to provide adequate documentation or justification for the proposed machine storage shed, leading to concerns regarding its scale and potential for undesirable future precedent.

Cited Policies (CDP)

DM OBJ 50Section 11.5.24Section 11.5.25DM OBJ 49Meath Rural Design Guide

Decision Document Summary

The application sought permission for significant alterations and extensions to an existing dwelling at Trubley, Kilmessan, Co. Meath, including the creation of a family flat, a new domestic garage, and a machine storage shed. The site is located in a rural area characterized as a highly sensitive River Corridor. Meath County Council refused the application primarily because the design and scale of the extensions were deemed incongruous with the original structure and the rural landscape. Additi...
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