Core Refusal Reason
The proposed development materially contravenes the 'RA' (Rural Area) land use zoning objective of the Meath County Development Plan 2021-2027, as multi-unit residential development is not permitted on these lands except in compliance with the Rural Settlement Strategy.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposal represents a material contravention of the 'RA' - Rural Area zoning objective, as the multi-unit residential scheme does not comply with the required Rural Settlement Strategy for such lands.
- The applicant failed to provide adequate surface water management details or a topographical survey, leading to a conflict with policy INF POL 16 and potential risks to public health and orderly site development.
- Insufficient information was submitted to allow the Planning Authority to screen out significant adverse effects on the River Boyne and River Blackwater SAC and SPA, contrary to the requirements of HER OBJ 33 and the Habitats Directive.
Cited Policies (CDP)
RA Zoning ObjectiveDM OBJ 12DM POL 4NAV POL 1NAV OBJ 1SH OBJ 13SH OBJ 14SH OBJ 15SH OBJ 16DM POL 5DM OBJ 18DM OBJ 19DM OBJ 20DM OBJ 21INF POL 16HER OBJ 33
Decision Document Summary
McLoughlin Properties Ltd proposed the construction of a three-storey apartment building comprising 4 units (3 two-bed and 1 one-bed) on a 0.06 ha site at Bru na hAbhainn, Blackcastle Demesne, Navan. Although situated adjacent to existing residential estates, the subject site is zoned 'RA' (Rural Area) under the Meath County Development Plan 2021-2027. The application was refused primarily because the proposal materially contravenes this rural zoning, lacks a compliant surface water drainage str...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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