Core Refusal Reason
The application was refused due to the material contravention of a previous planning condition, failure to demonstrate a site-specific rural housing need in an area under strong urban influence, and inadequate sightlines for the proposed entrance.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed development would materially contravene Condition No. 3 of planning reference KA202035, which required development to be carried out in accordance with previously submitted plans.
- The applicants failed to establish a site-specific rural generated housing need as required by Section 9.4 of the Meath County Development Plan 2021-2027 for areas designated as being 'Under Strong Urban Influence'.
- The applicant failed to demonstrate the required 90-metre unobstructed sightlines and entrance setback on the L-4003, meaning the development would be injurious to public safety by reason of a traffic hazard.
Cited Policies (CDP)
RD POL 1RD POL 2RD POL 3Section 9.2Section 9.3Section 9.4Section 10.4Section 11.14.3
Decision Document Summary
The proposal sought permission for a 205.4sqm two-storey dwelling and a new entrance at Eightyeight Acres, Athboy, Co. Meath, within a rural area designated as being under 'Strong Urban Influence'. The site is located within the red-line boundary of a previously granted permission (KA202035). Meath County Council refused the application because it materially contravened conditions of that prior grant, the applicants did not sufficiently prove their local rural housing need, and the proposed entr...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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