Core Refusal Reason
The application was refused due to the exacerbation of ribbon development in an area under strong urban influence, failure to demonstrate a local rural housing need, and insufficient evidence regarding site suitability for wastewater treatment.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposal would result in an excessive density of one-off residential developments and exacerbate ribbon development in an 'Area under Strong Urban Influence', contrary to Policy RD POL 3.
- The applicant failed to establish a genuine rural-generated housing need for a dwelling in this location as required by the Meath County Development Plan 2013-2019.
- Insufficient information was submitted to demonstrate that the site can safely accommodate the proposed wastewater treatment system, posing a potential risk to public health and the environment.
Cited Policies (CDP)
RD POL 1RD POL 2RD POL 3RD POL 9RUR DEV SP 2Section 10.4Section 10.5.2WS POL 29WS POL 32
Decision Document Summary
The applicant, Sarah Newman, sought permission for a two-storey dormer house and a proprietary effluent treatment system at Fleenstown Great, Ashbourne, Co. Meath. The site is located in a rural area designated as being under 'Strong Urban Influence'. Meath County Council refused the application on the grounds that it would contribute to unsustainable ribbon development and that the applicant did not meet the criteria for a local rural housing need. Furthermore, the planning authority cited the ...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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