Core Refusal Reason
The applicant failed to demonstrate a site-specific rural housing need in an area under strong urban influence, and the proposal would exacerbate ribbon development while failing to address flood risk and traffic safety requirements.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant did not establish a genuine local housing need for this specific rural location under strong urban influence, as required by the Meath County Development Plan 2021-2027.
- The development would exacerbate ribbon development and contribute to the encroachment of random rural housing, which militates against the preservation of the rural environment and efficient provision of public services.
- The proposal failed to provide a mandatory Flood Risk Assessment for a site in Flood Zone C and failed to demonstrate unobstructed sightlines or adequate wastewater treatment capacity given the high water table.
Cited Policies (CDP)
RD POL 1RD POL 2RD POL 3RUR DEV SP 2Section 9.4Section 9.5.2HER POL 52HER POL 53HER OBJ 48HER OBJ 49INF POL 20INF POL 21INF POL 22INF OBJ 20INF OBJ 21INF OBJ 22INF OBJ 25RD POL 46
Decision Document Summary
The proposal sought permission for a detached dwelling house, an on-site wastewater treatment system, and entrance modifications at Fleenstown Great, Ashbourne, Co. Meath. The site is located in a rural area under strong urban influence that is already under extreme pressure from ribbon development. Meath County Council refused the application because the applicant failed to demonstrate a site-specific rural housing need. Furthermore, the development was considered to exacerbate undesirable ribb...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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