Core Refusal Reason
The proposal fails to meet rural housing need criteria, constitutes inappropriate backland development, lacks confirmed safe access, and presents unmitigated ecological and flood risks.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant failed to satisfy the Rural Settlement Strategy as Land Registry records indicate ownership of another dwelling, contravening policies RD POL 1 and RD POL 2.
- The project represents haphazard backland development with an inappropriate design and an extensive driveway that fails to respect the existing building line or rural character.
- The proposal lacks essential technical and environmental safeguards, specifically regarding safe road access from County Louth, protection of riparian corridors, and the absence of a Site-Specific Flood Risk Assessment.
Cited Policies (CDP)
RD POL 1RD POL 2RD POL 9Section 9.6HER POL 53INF OBJ 38Meath Rural House Design Guide
Decision Document Summary
This application by Patrick Birch proposed a two-storey dwelling and associated services at Rathbranmore, Collon, Co. Meath, within a 'Strong Rural Area'. The Planning Authority refused permission because the applicant failed to demonstrate a local housing need, the siting was considered undesirable backland development, and the proposal lacked necessary flood risk assessments and ecological protections for adjacent watercourses. Furthermore, the entrance layout within the Louth jurisdiction rem...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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