Core Refusal Reason
The applicant failed to demonstrate a site-specific local housing need, and the proposal would create a traffic hazard while negatively impacting natural heritage through the removal of mature boundaries.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant did not submit sufficient information to demonstrate a rural housing need or compliance with Local Needs Qualifying Criteria for a 'Strong Rural Area' as required by Section 10.4 of the Meath County Development Plan 2013-2019.
- The proposed development would endanger public safety by reason of traffic hazard because it has not been demonstrated that required sightlines can be achieved at the junction of the subject access road and the L-6209-0.
- The extensive removal of mature native boundaries necessitated to achieve sightlines would conflict with Policy NH POL 16, resulting in the erosion of the rural character and loss of natural heritage in the area.
Cited Policies (CDP)
RD POL 4RD POL 5Section 10.4Section 10.5RD POL 9Section 10.19RD POL 43NH POL 16Section 9.7.8
Decision Document Summary
Claire O'Neill applied for permission to construct a single-storey dwelling, detached garage, and wastewater disposal system at Ginnets Great, Summerhill, Co. Meath. The site is located in a 'Strong Rural Area' under significant urban influence. Meath County Council refused the application because the applicant failed to prove a genuine local housing need, the proposed entrance lacked adequate sightlines posing a traffic safety risk, and the required removal of mature hedgerows to facilitate acc...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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