Core Refusal Reason
The proposed development would result in an excessive density of development and overdevelopment of the original landholding in a Strong Rural Area lacking necessary public services, contrary to the Meath County Development Plan 2021-2027.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The development would lead to an excessive density of one-off housing in a rural area that lacks essential public services and community facilities.
- The proposal represents an unacceptable quantum of development on the original landholding, contributing to the overdevelopment of the immediate rural area.
- Granting permission would set an undesirable precedent for similar developments and would materially contravene the policies and objectives of the Meath County Development Plan 2021-2027.
Cited Policies (CDP)
RD POL 4RD POL 8RUR DEV SO 5CS OBJ 1RD OBJ 1Section 9.5.1RUR DEV SP 1RUR DEV SP 2RD POL 5RD POL 9Section 9.4Section 9.18
Decision Document Summary
Louise Murtagh sought permission for a single-story dwelling, a wastewater treatment system, and site entrance modifications at Faughanhill, Bohermeen, Co. Meath. The site is located within a 'Strong Rural Area' as defined by the Meath County Development Plan 2021-2027. Meath County Council refused the application because the proposal would result in an excessive density of development in a rural area lacking services, lead to the overdevelopment of the original landholding, and fail to overcome...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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