Core Refusal Reason
The proposed development would exacerbate existing ribbon development in a rural area under strong urban influence, leading to suburbanisation and degradation of the rural landscape, contrary to Policy RD POL 3 of the Meath County Development Plan 2021-2027.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The subject site is located in a rural area under strong urban influence where ribbon development already exists, with 5 dwellings currently located within 250m of road frontage.
- The proposed development, in conjunction with a concurrent application (25/60260), would result in 7 dwellings within 250m and create a gap site, exacerbating ribbon development and leading to further suburbanisation.
- The proposal is contrary to Policy RD POL 3 of the Meath County Development Plan 2021-2027, which aims to protect the environs of urban centres from unsightly ribbon development and maintain their identity.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Policy RD POL 1Policy RD POL 2Policy RD POL 3Policy RD POL 9Section 9.4Section 9.5Section 9.18Chapter 9Chapter 11RUR DEV SP 2INF POL 18INF POL 20
Decision Document Summary
Hannah Corcoran sought permission for a two-storey dwelling, detached garage, and wastewater system at Kilglin, Kilcock, Co. Meath. The site is located in a rural area under strong urban influence. While the applicant demonstrated a local housing need, the Planning Authority refused the application because the development would exacerbate existing ribbon development along the L62188. The decision maker concluded that the proposal would lead to the suburbanisation and degradation of the rural lan...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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