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The development will consist of (i) the subdivision of the site into 5 no. plots, (ii) the construction of 5 no. new dwellings of circa 250sqm with associated septic tanks and percolation areas, (iii) the construction of 1 no. new entrance to the site from the L4010, and 4 no. new entrances to the site from the L2203, and (iv) all associated works above and below ground

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

The proposal represents an over-concentration of development in a rural node that fails to meet essential technical standards for traffic safety, wastewater treatment, and environmental protection of sensitive habitats and archaeological heritage.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The development constitutes an over-concentration of housing in a rural node, resulting in a suburban linear pattern and excessive hedgerow removal that detracts from the rural character and landscape.
  • The applicant failed to demonstrate safe traffic sightlines at a priority junction or provide adequate technical evidence for wastewater treatment, surface water drainage, and public water connectivity.
  • Insufficient information was submitted to rule out adverse impacts on archaeological heritage, protected bat species, and the integrity of the adjacent River Boyne and River Blackwater SAC/SPA.

Cited Policies (CDP)

RD OBJ 2RD OBJ 8RD OBJ 9RD POL 38HER POL 2HER POL 3HER POL 32HER OBJ 35INF OBJ 2INF POL 16RD POL 48RD OBJ 15

Decision Document Summary

Arc Holdings & Investments Limited sought outline permission for a five-dwelling cluster with individual wastewater systems and new entrances on a 1.444-hectare site at Bective, Kilmessan, Co. Meath. The site is located within a designated Rural Node and partially within a Zone of Archaeological Notification near the River Boyne. Meath County Council refused the application on nine grounds, primarily citing the inappropriate suburban layout, potential traffic hazards at a busy crossroads, and a ...
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