Core Refusal Reason
The proposal was refused primarily due to the exacerbation of ribbon development in a rural area under strong urban influence and the creation of a traffic hazard on a protected strategic county road.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The development would result in an undesirable extension and coalescence of ribbon development, which is visually prejudicial to the rural amenities of the area.
- The proposed access onto a Class 1 Protected Strategic County Road would create a traffic hazard and interfere with the safe and free flow of traffic.
- Granting permission would set an undesirable precedent that would ultimately undermine the strategic function and carrying capacity of the road network.
Cited Policies (CDP)
RD POL 1RD POL 2RD POL 3RD POL 39RD POL 40Section 9.2Section 9.3Section 9.4Section 9.15.3Section 11.14.3
Decision Document Summary
Ava Swan sought permission for a two-storey dwelling and detached garage at Oberstown, Skryne, Co. Meath, involving the conversion of an agricultural entrance to domestic use. The site is located within a 'Rural Area Under Strong Urban Influence' on a designated Strategic Route Corridor. Although the applicant demonstrated local need, Meath County Council refused the application because the proposal would exacerbate ribbon development and create a traffic hazard on a protected road, thereby conf...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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