Core Refusal Reason
The application was refused due to the failure to demonstrate a local rural housing need, the visually prominent and intrusive nature of the design on an elevated site, and the failure to provide adequate visibility splays at the entrance.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant failed to provide robust evidence of a local rural housing need in a 'Strong Rural Area' as required under Section 9.4 of the Meath County Development Plan 2021-2027.
- The proposed development, due to its elevated siting and excessive massing, would result in an unduly prominent and visually intrusive feature that would erode the rural character of the area.
- The application failed to demonstrate that required sight distances and visibility splays could be achieved at the proposed entrance, representing a significant traffic hazard.
Cited Policies (CDP)
RD POL 6RD POL 9RD POL 43Section 9.4RD POL 4RD POL 5RD POL 44RD POL 48INF POL 18INF POL 20
Decision Document Summary
The proposal involved the construction of a four-bedroom, two-storey dwelling (186sqm) with a wastewater treatment system and a new vehicular entrance at Heronstown, Lobinstown, Co. Meath. The site is situated in a 'Strong Rural Area' on an elevated agricultural field. Meath County Council refused permission primarily because the applicant did not satisfy the local housing need criteria, the design was deemed visually obtrusive and contrary to the Meath Rural House Design Guide, and the submissi...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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