Core Refusal Reason
The application was refused because the proposal would exacerbate ribbon development in an area under strong urban influence, the applicant failed to demonstrate a site-specific rural housing need, and the site was not proven suitable for effluent disposal.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The development would constitute an excessive concentration of ribbon development in a rural area under 'Strong Urban Influence', militating against the preservation of the rural environment and contravening policy RD POL 3.
- The applicant failed to establish a site-specific rural generated housing need as required by Section 9.4 of the Meath County Development Plan 2021-2027.
- The Planning Authority was not satisfied that the ground conditions are suitable for the safe disposal of effluent in accordance with the EPA Code of Practice 2021, which would be prejudicial to public health.
Cited Policies (CDP)
RD POL 1RD POL 2RD POL 3Section 9.4Section 9.5.2Section 9.5.4Table 9.2RD POL 8RD OBJ 1RD OBJ 2RD OBJ 3RD OBJ 4RD OBJ 5RD OBJ 6RD OBJ 7RD OBJ 8RD OBJ 9RD OBJ 10RD OBJ 11RD OBJ 12RD OBJ 13RD OBJ 14Section 9.6
Decision Document Summary
Aine Tierney proposed the construction of a part two-storey dwelling, detached garage, and a new wastewater treatment system at Lismahon, Batterstown, Co. Meath. The site is located in a rural area designated as being under 'Strong Urban Influence' and is adjacent to the Batterstown Rural Node. Meath County Council refused permission primarily because the project would exacerbate ribbon development along a stretch of road already containing 11 dwellings. Furthermore, the applicant did not suffic...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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