Core Refusal Reason
The proposed development would have a negative impact on the setting and character of a Protected Structure (Eastham House, RPS 90742).
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The placement of the gas infrastructure directly in front of the entrance gates and curtilage of Eastham House would negatively affect the setting and context of the Protected Structure.
- The proposal materially contravenes objective HER POL 16 of the Meath County Development Plan 2021-2027, which requires the protection of the setting of Protected Structures.
- The development would set an undesirable precedent and is considered contrary to the proper planning and sustainable development of the area due to its impact on visual and residential amenities.
Cited Policies (CDP)
INF POL 46INF POL 48DM OBJ 76HER POL 16Chapter 6Chapter 11
Decision Document Summary
Gas Networks Ireland proposed the installation of a free-standing gas pressure reduction unit and a 3.25m high vent stack on a roadside grass verge at Eastham Road, Bettystown, Co. Meath. The site is located immediately adjacent to the boundary wall, piers, and cast-iron gates of Eastham House, which is a Protected Structure (RPS 90742). Meath County Council refused permission following a recommendation from the Conservation Officer, concluding that the infrastructure would adversely impact the ...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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