Core Refusal Reason
The proposal constitutes overdevelopment of a limited landholding through speculative site sales and is located on a substandard agricultural laneway with inadequate sightlines.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The development would result in a third dwelling on a relatively limited landholding over a six-year period where sites have been sold speculatively rather than retained for family occupancy, leading to overdevelopment and the encroachment of random rural development.
- The proposed site is accessed via a substandard agricultural laneway that is insufficient in width and surface quality to accommodate residential development.
- The applicant failed to demonstrate sufficient control over adjacent lands to provide the necessary unobstructed sightlines, posing a risk to public safety by reason of traffic hazard.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Meath County Development Plan 2021-2027Chapter 9Section 9.2Section 9.3Section 9.4Section 9.5.1Section 10.4Section 11.14.3INF POL 16
Decision Document Summary
Laura Morgan sought planning permission for a single-storey dwelling, garage, and wastewater treatment system at Kilmainham, Kells, Co. Meath. The site is located in a rural area designated as a 'Stronger Rural Area' under the Meath County Development Plan 2021-2027. While the applicant met the local housing need criteria, the application was refused because the landholding had already seen multiple speculative site sales, leading to overdevelopment. Additionally, the proposed access via a narro...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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