Core Refusal Reason
The application was refused because the applicants failed to demonstrate a genuine rural housing need, the proposal would exacerbate ribbon development in a pressure area, and it failed to meet safety standards for vehicular sightlines.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicants failed to establish a rural-generated housing need as they currently reside within the urban settlement of Kentstown, making the proposal contrary to the Rural Settlement Strategy and Sustainable Rural Housing Guidelines.
- The development would exacerbate an existing pattern of ribbon development and linear housing in an 'Area under Strong Urban Influence', leading to an undesirable concentration of residential density and an orderly line of development.
- The proposed vehicular entrance failed to demonstrate the required 90-metre visibility splays to the nearside edge of the road, posing a risk to public safety by reason of a traffic hazard.
Cited Policies (CDP)
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Decision Document Summary
The proposal sought permission for a single-storey bungalow (218.9m2), detached garage, and new vehicular entrance at Rathdrinagh, Navan, Co. Meath, located within a 'Rural Area under Strong Urban Influence'. Meath County Council refused the application on three primary grounds: the applicants' failure to demonstrate a site-specific rural housing need given their current residence in the village of Kentstown; the negative impact of exacerbating ribbon development in a sensitive rural area; and t...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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