Core Refusal Reason
The development would result in the creation of undesirable ribbon development and overdevelopment of the landholding, while failing to demonstrate safe visibility splays at the proposed entrance.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed development would result in an undesirable extension and coalescence of a disorderly and regimental line of ribbon development, contrary to Policy RD POL 3 of the Meath County Development Plan.
- The proposal constitutes overdevelopment of the landholding and would contribute to the encroachment of random rural development in an area under strong urban influence.
- The applicant failed to demonstrate that required visibility splays and stopping sight distances could be achieved in accordance with NRA standards, thereby endangering public safety by reason of a traffic hazard.
Cited Policies (CDP)
RD POL 1RD POL 2RD POL 3RD POL 9RD POL 43WS POL 29WS POL 32Section 10.4Section 10.5Section 10.5.1Section 10.5.2Section 10.19
Decision Document Summary
Niamh White sought planning permission for a 292sqm part-single and part-two-storey dwelling and a detached garage at Lisdornan, Julianstown, Co. Meath. Although the applicant was deemed to satisfy the local housing need criteria, the site is located in a rural area under strong urban influence already subject to significant development pressure. Meath County Council refused the application because the proposal would exacerbate ribbon development and overdevelop the landholding. Furthermore, the...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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