Core Refusal Reason
The proposed development would exacerbate ribbon development in an area under strong urban influence, leading to an excessive concentration of housing contrary to rural housing policy and the Meath County Development Plan.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The site is located within an 'Area under Strong Urban Influence' where housing is restricted to protect the identity of urban centres and prevent urban-generated ribbon development.
- The proposal would represent the 6th dwelling along this stretch of public road, resulting in an undesirable extension of ribbon development and an excessive concentration of residential density.
- The development would contravene Policy RD POL 3 of the Meath County Development Plan 2021-2027 and Ministerial Guidelines regarding the maintenance of rural settlement identity and sustainable development.
Cited Policies (CDP)
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Decision Document Summary
Laura Salmon sought permission for a two-story 3-bed dwelling, detached garage, and wastewater treatment system at Bogganstown, Drumree, Co. Meath. The site is located in a rural area under 'Strong Urban Influence' within the Tara Skryne Hills landscape area. While the applicant was deemed to have met the local housing need requirements, the Planning Authority refused the application on the grounds that it would exacerbate existing ribbon development. The decision-maker concluded that the propos...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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