2660109
The development will consist of the construction of 8 new 2 storey dwellings consisting of 6 No 3 bedroom dwellings and 2 No 4 bedroom dwellings, relocation of bin and bike store, visitor bike stand and ESB substation granted under planning reference TA202029, new shared surface road and services to connect to those granted under planning reference TA202029, increase size of open space / playground, associated site works and services.
Refused
Core Refusal Reason
Failure to provide the mandatory 15% public open space required by the County Development Plan, resulting in a substandard residential amenity and an undesirable precedent.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed development provides only 8.8% public open space, which falls significantly short of the 15% minimum requirement stipulated under Objective DM OBJ 26 of the Meath County Development Plan 2021-2027.
- The Planning Authority determined that the proposal does not qualify for the 'standalone' exemption under DM OBJ 27 because it serves as an extension to a previously permitted housing development (Ref. TA202029).
- The deficiency in open space would result in a substandard residential environment for future residents, detract from the character of the Summerhill village centre, and set an undesirable precedent for similar developments in the area.
Cited Policies (CDP)
B1 Zoning ObjectiveDM OBJ 26DM OBJ 27SUM OBJ 1SUM OBJ 14DM POL 6DM OBJ 13DM OBJ 18DM OBJ 21DM OBJ 23DM POL 7DM POL 8DM OBJ 28DM OBJ 29DM OBJ 37DM OBJ 52DM OBJ 54DM POL 3DM OBJ 10
Decision Document Summary
The applicant sought permission for the construction of 8 two-storey dwellings (comprising 6 three-bedroom and 2 four-bedroom units) on a 0.252ha brownfield site at The Orchard, Summerhill, County Meath. The site is centrally located within the village and zoned 'B1 – Commercial/Town or Village Centre'. While the residential use was considered acceptable in principle, the application was refused because the proposed public open space provision of 8.8% was deemed insufficient. The Planning Author...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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