Core Refusal Reason
Failure to demonstrate a site-specific rural housing need in an area under strong urban influence and the exacerbation of ribbon development.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicants failed to establish a genuine, site-specific rural housing need as required for an 'Area Under Strong Urban Influence' under Section 9.4 of the Meath County Development Plan 2021-2027.
- The proposed development would contribute to and exacerbate an existing pattern of ribbon development along the public road, leading to an excessive concentration of residential density in a rural area.
- The proposal is considered contrary to the proper planning and sustainable development of the area as it would result in a disorderly and regimental line of development that is visually prejudicial to rural amenities.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Section 9.4RD POL 1RD POL 2RD POL 3Chapter 9Chapter 11
Decision Document Summary
The proposal sought permission for a single-storey dwelling, detached garage, and wastewater treatment system at Quarry Road, Ardbraccan, Navan, Co. Meath. The site is located in a rural area designated as being 'Under Strong Urban Influence'. Meath County Council refused the application because the applicants did not meet the local needs criteria, with the planner noting that the applicants had previously been granted permission for rural housing elsewhere. Furthermore, the development was deem...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
Note: If code appears below, the council site is blocking the preview. Please open the original file.