Core Refusal Reason
The applicant failed to demonstrate a genuine rural housing need as they already own a dwelling in Navan, and the proposed access onto a strategic corridor provides inadequate sightlines, creating a traffic hazard.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant failed to demonstrate a genuine rural housing need in accordance with the Meath County Development Plan 2013-2019, specifically as they are already a homeowner in Navan.
- The proposed development would materially contravene policies RD POL 1 and RD POL 2, which aim to manage one-off housing in areas under strong urban influence.
- The proposed entrance fails to provide the required 160-meter sightlines for a strategic corridor, posing a significant traffic hazard and endangering public safety.
Cited Policies (CDP)
RD POL 1RD POL 2RD POL 3RD POL 7RD OBJ 1RD OBJ 2RD POL 8RD POL 38RD POL 39RD POL 40Section 10.4Section 10.5Section 10.6
Decision Document Summary
The proposal sought permission for a two-storey dwelling, detached garage, and wastewater treatment system at Edoxtown, Tara, Co. Meath, located within a rural area under strong urban influence. Meath County Council refused the application primarily because the applicant did not meet the local housing need criteria, having recently purchased a property in Navan. Additionally, the proposed access onto the L1002 strategic corridor was deemed unsafe due to inadequate sightlines that failed to meet ...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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