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the construction of a bungalow dwelling, a waste water treatment system and percolation area to the EPA 2021 recommendations, a water well and construction of a joint entrance to the public road. Planning permission is being sought to revise the construction of the entrance to the existing dwelling south of the proposed site and to construct a new percolation area to service the existing septic tank on the site being the parent dwelling. The development will include all works ancillary

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

Failure to demonstrate a genuine local housing need in a 'Strong Rural Area' and the creation of a traffic hazard due to inadequate sightlines on a regional road.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The applicant failed to demonstrate a site-specific rural housing need as required for a 'Strong Rural Area' under the Meath County Development Plan 2021-2027, meaning the proposal would contribute to the encroachment of random rural development.
  • The proposed development would militate against the preservation of the rural environment and the efficient provision of public services and infrastructure in the area.
  • The applicant failed to demonstrate adequate sightlines at the proposed entrance onto the R164 regional road, which would result in a traffic hazard and endanger public safety by reason of obstruction to road users.

Cited Policies (CDP)

RD POL 4RD POL 5Section 9.4INF POL 18INF POL 20RD POL 47RD POL 48RD POL 49RD POL 50RUR DEV SP 2Section 9.3

Decision Document Summary

Sarah Farrell applied for planning permission to construct a bungalow dwelling, a wastewater treatment system, and a joint entrance at Newtown Girley, Fordstown, Navan, Co. Meath. The site is located in a 'Strong Rural Area' where development is restricted to those with an intrinsic link to the rural community. Meath County Council refused the application because the applicant did not demonstrate a functional economic or social requirement to reside at this location and because the proposed acce...
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