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Permission for development which will consist of a) the part demolition of an existing two storey building including alterations to elevations and change of use on ground floor level from retail to residential to form a single residential unit b) the demolition of an existing rear two storey commercial unit and single storey shed and the construction of 2 No. residential units and c) all associated site & external works

No decision recorded

Core Planning Reasoning

The proposed development is recommended for refusal due to its contribution to ribbon development in a high-value landscape, the inability to provide safe traffic sightlines, and insufficient evidence to rule out adverse impacts on the River Boyne and River Blackwater SAC.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The development would exacerbate ribbon development in the Boyne Valley Landscape Character Area, which is defined as having exceptional landscape value.
  • The applicant failed to demonstrate that unobstructed sightlines required by NRA (DMRB) standards can be achieved, creating a potential traffic hazard on a rural road.
  • The Board cannot be satisfied that the cumulative impact of wastewater systems in the area will not adversely affect the integrity of the River Boyne and River Blackwater SAC/SPA.

Cited Policies (CDP)

Meath County Development Plan 2021-2027Policy RD POL 1Policy RD POL 2Policy RD POL 3Policy RD POL 43Section 9.4Section 9.5Section 9.5.2Appendix 5 (Landscape Character Assessment)

Decision Document Summary

This report evaluates a third-party appeal against Meath County Council's decision to grant permission for a one-off rural dwelling at Ardsallagh, Navan. The proposal involves building a single-storey house in the side garden of the applicant's parents' existing residence and installing new wastewater treatment systems. While the applicant established a local housing need, the Inspector determined that the site context is problematic. The area is under 'Strong Urban Influence' and already suffer...
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