Core Refusal Reason
The applicant failed to demonstrate a genuine local housing need in an area under strong urban influence, and the proposal would exacerbate ribbon development and overdevelopment of the original landholding.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant failed to provide sufficient documentary evidence to satisfy the local housing need criteria for an 'Area Under Strong Urban Influence' as defined in the Meath County Development Plan 2021-2027.
- The proposed development would result in an undesirable extension and coalescence of a disorderly line of ribbon development, contributing to the overdevelopment of the original landholding.
- The proposal is inconsistent with strategic policies intended to protect the rural character of the area and prevent urban-generated housing from encroaching on agricultural and sensitive rural landscapes.
Cited Policies (CDP)
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Decision Document Summary
Aaron Reilly sought planning permission for a storey and a half residence, domestic garage, and proprietary wastewater treatment system at Ongenstown, Bohermeen, Navan, Co. Meath. The site is situated in a rural area designated as being under 'Strong Urban Influence'. Meath County Council refused the application because the applicant did not adequately demonstrate a functional economic or social requirement to reside in this specific rural locality. Additionally, the planning authority concluded...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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