Core Refusal Reason
Material contravention of previous planning permissions by creating a potential gap site for ribbon development and failure to demonstrate adequate traffic sightlines.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed boundary revision creates a vacant site frontage of approximately 32.2m, effectively re-establishing a 'gap site' that facilitates undesirable ribbon development.
- The development materially contravenes the conditions of the parent permission (KA191128) and subsequent amendment (KA202035) regarding site layout and construction.
- The applicant failed to provide evidence of unobstructed 90m sightlines in a westerly direction, creating a potential traffic hazard on the L-4003.
Cited Policies (CDP)
RA-Rural AreaINF OBJ 15
Decision Document Summary
The proposal sought retention permission for site boundaries as constructed and the alteration of a layout condition for a residential site at Hill of Ward, Athboy, Co. Meath. Meath County Council refused the application on the grounds that the revised boundaries created a gap site capable of accommodating an additional dwelling, which contradicts previous planning decisions aimed at preventing ribbon development. Additionally, the applicant failed to demonstrate that the entrance maintains the ...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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