211299

construct a new stable building and all associated site development works

No decision recorded

Core Planning Reasoning

The proposal was refused because it would generate traffic on a substandard road network lacking pedestrian and cycle infrastructure, making it premature and a safety hazard, while also constituting an inappropriately low-density development that fails to meet national and local consolidated growth targets.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The development is premature pending the delivery of safe pedestrian and cycle connections to Clonee and Ongar, as the current road network (R149/L2223) is substandard and would result in unsustainable car-based travel patterns.
  • The proposed density of approximately 4 units per hectare is significantly below the 15-25 uph encouraged by the County Development Plan for outer locations, representing an inefficient use of serviced greenfield land.
  • The exclusive provision of large, 5-bedroom detached houses fails to provide the diverse mix of housing typologies required to meet the demographic needs and household formation trends specified in policies such as SH POL 5.

Cited Policies (CDP)

Zoning Objective RA - Rural AreaSH POL 1SH POL 2SH POL 3SH POL 5SH POL 8SH POL 9SH POL 10SH OBJ 5Section 11.5.1Section 11.5.3 (Density)DM POL 5DM OBJ 14Section 11.5.8 (Dwelling Design, Size & Mix)DM POL 6DM OBJ 22Section 11.5.11 (Public Open Space)Section 11.5.13 (Boundary Treatments)DM POL 9RES OBJ 6 (Dunboyne Clonee Pace LAP 2009-2015)

Decision Document Summary

This report concerns a first-party appeal against Meath County Council's decision to refuse permission for 6 no. 5-bedroom detached houses at Williamstown Stud, Clonee. The 1.5ha subject site is a greenfield infill area within the partially completed, gated residential development of Holsteiner Park. While the site is located near the urban edges of Ongar and Hansfield, the Inspector describes the immediate environment as rural in character with a narrow and busy road network (R149) devoid of fo...
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