Core Refusal Reason
The proposal was refused due to the exacerbation of ribbon development in a rural area under strong urban influence and the creation of a traffic hazard on a Strategic Protected Road (R-154).
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed development would result in an undesirable extension and coalescence of ribbon development in a rural area under strong urban influence, which is contrary to Policy RD POL 3 of the Meath County Development Plan 2021-2027.
- The creation of a new access onto the R-154 Strategic Protected Road would interfere with the safety and free flow of traffic, creating a traffic hazard and undermining the function of the road.
- The applicant failed to demonstrate a location-specific rural housing need on family-owned lands that would justify an exception to the policy restricting new accesses onto strategic regional roads where an 80km/h speed limit applies.
Cited Policies (CDP)
RD POL 1RD POL 2RD POL 3RD POL 6RD POL 9RD POL 43RD POL 44RD POL 48INF POL 18INF POL 20RD POL 36RD POL 37RD POL 38RD POL 39RD POL 40Section 9.4Section 9.5Section 9.6Section 9.15Section 9.18
Decision Document Summary
Thomas Meyler sought planning permission for a 286sqm two-storey dwelling, detached garage, and proprietary wastewater treatment system at Quarryland, Dunboyne, Co. Meath. The site is situated in a rural area designated as being under 'Strong Urban Influence' and fronts onto the R-154, a Strategic Protected Road. Meath County Council refused the application primarily because the proposal would exacerbate ribbon development, leading to an undesirable pattern of development, and would create a tra...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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