Core Refusal Reason
The proposed development would exacerbate ribbon development in an area under strong urban influence, leading to overdevelopment and the coalescence of a disorderly line of dwellings, which is contrary to Policy RD POL 3 of the Meath County Development Plan 2021-2027.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The site is located within an 'Area under Strong Urban Influence' where Policy RD POL 3 seeks to protect against urban-generated and unsightly ribbon development to maintain rural identity.
- The proposal would result in the overdevelopment of the area and create an 'infill' site that facilitates the undesirable extension and coalescence of a disorderly and regimental line of ribbon development.
- The development is considered visually prejudicial to the amenities of the area and is therefore contrary to the proper planning and sustainable development of the area.
Cited Policies (CDP)
RD POL 1RD POL 2RD POL 3Section 9.4INF POL 20INF POL 21INF POL 22INF OBJ 20INF OBJ 21INF OBJ 22INF OBJ 25RD POL 47RD POL 48RD POL 49RD POL 50Section 9.5.2HER POL 52HER POL 53HER OBJ 49HER OBJ 50HER OBJ 51HER OBJ 56HER OBJ 57Policy RD POL 9
Decision Document Summary
Aaron Clifford sought planning permission for a 248sqm storey-and-a-half dwelling, detached garage, and proprietary wastewater treatment system at Tymoole, Rathfeigh, Co. Meath. The site is situated in a rural area under strong urban influence characterized by a high density of existing one-off housing along the L-10023-0 road. Meath County Council refused the application, noting that the applicant had been refused twice previously for similar proposals on this site. The primary ground for refus...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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