Core Refusal Reason
The proposed extension encroaches into lands zoned as 'Rural Area' (RA), representing haphazard development outside the established residential settlement boundary and contravening the Meath County Development Plan 2021-2027.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The development extends into lands designated as 'Rural Area' where residential development is restricted, contravening the zoning objectives of the Meath County Development Plan 2021-2027.
- The proposal represents a haphazard and piecemeal form of development that breaches the established residential settlement boundary, potentially impacting the visual and residential amenity of the area.
- Granting permission would set an undesirable future precedent for similar inappropriate developments and could undermine the future development potential of the adjoining lands to the south.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Meath County Development Plan 2021-2027Chapter 11Section 11.5.25DM OBJ 50Zoning Objective A1Zoning Objective RA
Decision Document Summary
Christy and Linda Quinn sought permission for a single-storey extension to the side and rear of their existing dwelling at 45 Stoneyford, Ballivor. While the primary site is zoned for residential use, the proposed extension encroaches onto adjacent agricultural land zoned as 'Rural Area'. Meath County Council refused the application because this encroachment constitutes haphazard development outside the settlement boundary, contravenes the County Development Plan's zoning objectives, and sets a ...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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