Core Refusal Reason
The development was refused due to its negative visual impact on the rural landscape, failure to meet road safety standards for sightlines, and concerns regarding the suitability of ground conditions for wastewater treatment.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed dwelling would result in an incongruous feature in the rural landscape and injure the visual amenities of the area due to the removal of the roadside boundary and the excessive scale of the front projection.
- The applicant failed to demonstrate that the required sight distances and road safety standards could be achieved, which would endanger public safety by reason of traffic hazard.
- The planning authority is not satisfied that the ground conditions can adequately attenuate and dispose of domestic effluent, posing a risk of groundwater contamination and prejudice to public health.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Section 11.14.3Section 9.2Section 9.3Section 9.4Section 10.4Policy RD POL 9Policy RD POL 34Policy RD POL 46Meath Rural House Design Guide
Decision Document Summary
Shauna Gilsenan and Lorcan Tierney applied for permission to construct a detached two-storey dwelling, garage, and wastewater treatment system at Aghamore, Kilmainhamwood, Co. Meath. The site is located in a rural area zoned 'RA' (Rural Area). While the applicants established a location-specific rural housing need, the proposal was refused by Meath County Council. The decision was based on the development's failure to integrate into the rural character of the area, the lack of safe vehicular acc...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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