Core Refusal Reason
The proposed development would exacerbate ribbon development in an 'Area under Strong Urban Influence', resulting in an undesirable extension and coalescence of a disorderly and regimental line of development along the public road.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The site is located within an 'Area under Strong Urban Influence' where policy RD POL 3 of the Meath County Development Plan 2013-2019 seeks to protect against urban-generated and unsightly ribbon development.
- The proposed dwelling would constitute the fifth house in a row along the L-7415-0, thereby exacerbating existing ribbon development and creating potential for further undesirable 'infill' sites.
- The development would result in a disorderly and regimental line of ribbon development that is visually prejudicial to the amenities of the area and contrary to the proper planning and sustainable development of the region.
Cited Policies (CDP)
RD POL 1RD POL 2RD POL 3Section 10.4Section 10.5Section 10.5.1Section 10.5.2RD POL 9Section 10.19WS POL 29WS POL 32
Decision Document Summary
Dara Woods applied for permission to construct a single-storey dwelling, detached garage, and proprietary wastewater treatment system at Donaghmore Lane, Navan, Co. Meath. The site is an agricultural field located in an 'Area under Strong Urban Influence' near Navan. Although the applicant was deemed to meet the local housing need criteria and the design was considered broadly acceptable, the Planning Authority refused the application. The primary concern was that the proposal would represent th...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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