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Planning permission for the construction of (1) A new single storey dwelling, (2) a roofed structure (stables) for housing horses together with ancillary store rooms, (3) provision of a barn, (4) the erection of an unroofed fenced area for horse training, (5) provision of new site entrance (6) Waste water treatment system and percolation area, and (7) all associated site works at Ballinderry, Longwood, Co. Meath.

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

Failure to demonstrate a rural-generated housing need in an area under strong urban influence and failure to provide safe vehicular access with adequate sightlines.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The applicant failed to establish a genuine rural-generated housing need or a continuous connection to the local area, making the proposal contrary to the Rural Settlement Strategy for areas under Strong Urban Influence.
  • The proposed development would create a traffic hazard as the applicant did not demonstrate that the required 90-metre unobstructed sightlines could be achieved at the site entrance on the L-2226.
  • The scale and bulk of the proposed hay barn were considered excessive and overbearing for the site context, and insufficient details were provided regarding agricultural waste management.

Cited Policies (CDP)

RD POL 1RD POL 2RD POL 3RD POL 10RD POL 11RD POL 12RD POL 13DM OBJ 62Section 9.2Section 9.3Section 9.4Section 10.4Section 11.6.8Section 11.14.3

Decision Document Summary

Moyah O' Sullivan sought permission for a single-storey dwelling and extensive equine facilities, including stables and a hay barn, at a greenfield site in Ballinderry, Longwood, Co. Meath. The site is located in a 'Rural Area Under Strong Urban Influence' where strict local need criteria apply. Meath County Council refused the application primarily because the applicant did not demonstrate a sufficient rural-based economic or social need to reside at this location. Additionally, the proposal wa...
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