Core Refusal Reason
The application was refused because the applicant failed to demonstrate a site-specific rural housing need in a 'Strong Rural' area and the proposed entrance would create a traffic hazard due to inadequate sightlines on a narrow laneway.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant failed to provide sufficient documentation to meet the Local Needs Qualifying Criteria for a 'Strong Rural' area as defined in Section 9.4 of the Meath County Development Plan 2021-2027.
- The proposed development would create a traffic hazard due to the lack of adequate sightlines at the entrance onto a narrow, single-carriage laneway with a sharp bend, failing to meet TII standards and the Design Manual for Roads and Bridges.
- Granting permission would be contrary to the Sustainable Rural Housing Guidelines for Planning Authorities and would establish an undesirable future precedent for haphazard development in the area.
Cited Policies (CDP)
RD POL 4RD POL 5Section 9.4Chapter 9Chapter 11
Decision Document Summary
Fechin O'Reilly sought permission for a 333sqm split-level dwelling and detached garage at Isaacstown, Rathmolyon, Co. Meath, located in a rural area designated as 'Strong Rural'. While the design was considered acceptable, Meath County Council refused the application on two primary grounds. Firstly, the applicant did not sufficiently demonstrate a site-specific rural housing need or compliance with local needs criteria. Secondly, the proposed entrance on a narrow tertiary road (L-62102) was dee...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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