Core Refusal Reason
The proposal constitutes undesirable ribbon development in a rural area, fails to demonstrate adequate sightlines, and poses a risk to public health due to unsuitable ground conditions for wastewater treatment.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The development would result in undesirable ribbon development, representing the 5th dwelling over a 250m road frontage, which is contrary to the rural housing policies of the Meath County Development Plan 2021-2027.
- The applicant failed to demonstrate sufficient legal interest or control over third-party lands required to achieve necessary sightlines, thereby creating a potential traffic hazard for road users.
- The site is considered unsuitable for the safe disposal of domestic effluent due to high water tables and poor drainage characteristics, posing a significant risk of groundwater contamination and a threat to public health.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Policy RD POL 6Section 9.5.1Section 9.5.2Policy RD POL 46Section 10.4Section 9.2Section 9.4Section 11.14.3
Decision Document Summary
Siobhan Curtis sought outline planning permission for a detached dwelling, garage, and private site services at Carrickleck, Kingscourt, Co. Meath. The site is situated in a rural 'Structurally Weaker Area' characterized by undulating agricultural land. Meath County Council refused the application on three primary grounds: the creation of excessive ribbon development, the failure to provide safe vehicular access due to sightline obstructions on third-party lands, and environmental concerns regar...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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