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the development consists of 1. The construction of a 4-no. bed 2 storey type dwelling 2. To upgrade the existing site entrance to a private entrance 3. To remove the existing non-native irish planting species and replace with semimature indigenous planting and set back 3m from the road frontage behind the timber & post fence and a new 3m grass verge to allow for proper unobstructed sightlines of 90m and all ancillary site development works

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

The application was refused because the applicant failed to demonstrate a site-specific rural housing need and did not provide evidence of adequate visibility splays for safe site access.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The applicant failed to establish a site-specific rural housing need as required for a 'Strong Rural Area' under the Meath County Development Plan 2021-2027.
  • The proposed development would contravene sustainable rural housing guidelines and establish an undesirable future precedent for the area.
  • The application failed to demonstrate that safe visibility splays of 90 metres could be achieved at the entrance, creating a potential traffic hazard.

Cited Policies (CDP)

Section 9.4Section 9.5RD POL 38

Decision Document Summary

The applicant sought permission for a four-bedroom, two-storey dwelling and associated site works at Jarretstown, Dunboyne, Co. Meath. The site is located in a rural area identified as being under strong urban influence. Meath County Council refused the application primarily because the applicant did not meet the local housing need criteria and failed to provide sufficient evidence of a site-specific requirement for a dwelling at this location. Additionally, the proposal was deemed a traffic haz...
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