Core Planning Reasoning
The proposed development represents overdevelopment of a restricted corner site, resulting in a cramped and substandard layout for future occupants with a plot ratio (1.78) that significantly exceeds the indicative maximum standard of 1.0 set out in the Meath County Development Plan 2021-2027.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The density and plot ratio are excessive for this edge-of-settlement location, leading to an overdeveloped site that fails to respect the established pattern of development.
- The proposed residential units provide substandard amenity, notably regarding deficient private open space depths and inadequate separation distances between buildings.
- The public open space provision is qualitativey poor, consisting of a narrow linear strip that offers no tangible functional or recreational value to future residents.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Zoning A1 - Existing ResidentialSection 11.14.6SH POL 2SH POL 8DM POL 5DM OBJ 14DM OBJ 15 (Plot Ratio)DM OBJ 27 (Open Space Exemption)DM POL 7Table 11.1 (Minimum Private Open Space Standards)DM OBJ 21DM OBJ 93 (Car Parking)Objective DM 18 (Separation Distances)DM POL 11DM POL 16
Decision Document Summary
The proposal by Cranwood Homes involves the demolition of an existing bungalow and the construction of 9 two-storey houses on a 0.22ha site at Manorland, Trim, Co. Meath. The site occupies a prominent corner position on Newhaggard Road, adjacent to the Manorlands Estate. Although the Planning Authority initially granted permission, the Inspector recommended refusal following Third Party appeals. The Inspector argues that while infill development is acceptable in principle on these A1-zoned lands...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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