Core Refusal Reason
The development was refused due to its adverse visual impact on a sensitive landscape character area, failure to demonstrate safe road sightlines, and insufficient information to rule out significant impacts on nearby Natura 2000 sites.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed dwelling would be visually obtrusive and fail to integrate into the sensitive Blackwater Valley Landscape Character Area due to its elevated siting and the necessary removal of the roadside boundary.
- The applicant failed to demonstrate that required sight distances could be achieved, as they do not have sufficient control over the lands necessary to provide unobstructed sightlines, creating a traffic hazard.
- Insufficient information was provided to complete an Appropriate Assessment, meaning the planning authority could not conclude that the project would not adversely affect the integrity of the River Boyne and River Blackwater SAC and SPA.
Cited Policies (CDP)
RD POL 9RD POL 34HER OBJ 33Section 11.14.3Section 9.2Section 9.3Section 9.4Section 10.4
Decision Document Summary
The proposal sought permission for a single-storey dwelling, a septic tank system, and a new site entrance at Clonasillagh, Carnaross, Co. Meath, located within the Blackwater Valley Landscape Character Area. Meath County Council refused the application because the development would be visually prominent and detrimental to the rural character of the sensitive landscape. Additionally, the applicant failed to prove that safe access could be provided due to inadequate sightlines and did not submit ...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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