211500

development will consist of variations to previously approved planning permission register reference no. RA200965 for the construction of 1 no. part single/part two storey dwelling house, detached double garage, proprietary wastewater treatment system and associated site works. Access from the site to the public road will be provided via the existing vehicular entrance to Quarryland House

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

The proposed dwelling was refused due to inappropriate design, bulk, and scale that conflicted with the Meath Rural Design Guide, alongside concerns regarding overlooking of an adjacent residential property.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The design of the proposed dwelling, specifically its bulk, scale, massing, and excessive roof profiles, does not accord with the Meath Rural Design Guide and would represent an incongruous feature in the landscape.
  • The proposed first-floor windows on the eastern elevation would result in unacceptable overlooking of the neighboring property (ref. 211499), adversely impacting the residential amenity of the area.
  • The development is contrary to Policy RD POL 9 and Section 10.7 of the Meath County Development Plan 2013-2019 and would be contrary to the proper planning and sustainable development of the area.

Cited Policies (CDP)

RD POL 1RD POL 2RD POL 3RD POL 9RD POL 38RD POL 39RD POL 40WS POL 29WS POL 32Section 10.4Section 10.7Section 10.16.2Section 10.19

Decision Document Summary

The applicant sought permission for variations to a previously approved single-storey dwelling at Quarryland, Dunboyne, Co. Meath, proposing a significantly larger storey-and-a-half dormer dwelling (459 sq.m combined area). The site is situated in a rural area under strong urban influence. Meath County Council refused the application on the grounds that the revised design failed to meet the requirements of the Meath Rural Design Guide regarding massing and scale, and because the first-floor wind...
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