Core Refusal Reason
The proposed removal of mature hedgerows and their replacement with a 2.1m high urban-style wall and railings is considered out of character with the semi-rural area and contrary to development plan policies regarding the retention of roadside boundaries and visual amenity.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The removal of mature hedgerows contravenes objective DM OBJ 11, which seeks to retain trees and hedgerows of biodiversity and amenity value where possible.
- The proposed 30-metre long, 2.1-metre high sandstone wall and railings are considered bulky and urban in appearance, making them out of character with the surrounding semi-rural landscape.
- Granting permission would establish an undesirable precedent for similar developments in the area and would materially contravene the Meath County Development Plan 2021-2027.
Cited Policies (CDP)
DM OBJ 11RD POL 9RD POL 41Section 8.9.7Section 11.4.4Section 9.16
Decision Document Summary
The applicant sought permission for the removal of existing roadside hedgerows and the construction of a 30-metre long, 2.1-metre high sandstone boundary wall with railings at a residential site in Colp East, Donacarney, Co. Meath. The site is located in a semi-rural area characterized by mature hedging. Meath County Council refused the application because the proposed boundary treatment was deemed too urban and bulky, failing to comply with the Meath Rural House Design Guide and policies aimed ...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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