Core Refusal Reason
Failure to demonstrate a site-specific rural housing need in an area under strong urban influence and the creation of undesirable ribbon development.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant failed to sufficiently demonstrate a site-specific rural housing need as required for an 'Area Under Strong Urban Influence' under Section 9.4 of the Meath County Development Plan 2021-2027.
- The proposed development would exacerbate ribbon development along this stretch of road, leading to an excessive concentration of housing and an erosion of the rural character of the area.
- The proposal is contrary to Policy RD POL 3, which seeks to protect rural areas from urban-generated development and maintain the identity of areas falling within the environs of urban centres.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Meath County Development Plan 2021-2027Section 9.4Section 9.5RD POL 1RD POL 2RD POL 3RD POL 9RUR DEV SP 2
Decision Document Summary
The proposal involves the construction of a single-storey residence, a proprietary waste water treatment system, and a domestic garage at Furry Hill, Kilmessan, Co. Meath. The site is located in a rural area designated as being under 'Strong Urban Influence'. Meath County Council refused the application because the applicant did not adequately prove a local housing need in accordance with the County Development Plan. Furthermore, the planning authority determined that the development would contr...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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