Core Refusal Reason
The proposed development would exacerbate an existing ribbon of development in a rural area under strong urban influence, leading to an excessive concentration of residential density and contravening Policy RD POL 3 of the Meath County Development Plan 2021-2027.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The development would represent the 6th dwelling in a distinct ribbon of development, thereby exacerbating an undesirable linear housing pattern and increasing residential density in a rural area under strong urban influence.
- The applicant's strategy of amending the site boundary to create a 'gap site' to the north was deemed unacceptable as it would facilitate further opportunities to extend the ribbon development.
- The proposal is contrary to the proper planning and sustainable development of the area as it contravenes Policy RD POL 3, which seeks to protect rural areas from urban-generated ribbon development and maintain the identity of surrounding settlements.
Cited Policies (CDP)
RD POL 1RD POL 2RD POL 3Section 9.2Section 9.3Section 9.4Section 9.5.2Section 11.14.3
Decision Document Summary
This application proposed the construction of a one-off rural dwelling, detached garage, and wastewater treatment system at Bogganstown, Drumree, Co. Meath, within a 'Rural Area under Strong Urban Influence'. Although the applicant successfully established a local housing need, the Planning Authority refused permission primarily due to ribbon development concerns. The site is part of an existing ribbon of five dwellings, and the planner concluded that adding a sixth would represent an excessive ...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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