Core Refusal Reason
The proposed development would exacerbate existing ribbon development in a rural area under strong urban influence, leading to the suburbanisation and degradation of the rural landscape.
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.
- Permitting this development, in conjunction with a concurrent application on the adjacent site, would increase the density to 7 or 8 dwellings within 250m, creating a gap site and further suburbanising the rural area.
- The proposal is contrary to Policy RD POL 3 of the Meath County Development Plan 2021-2027, which seeks to protect the environs of urban centres from urban-generated and unsightly ribbon development.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Policy RD POL 1Policy RD POL 2Policy RD POL 3Policy RD POL 9Strategic Policy RUR DEV SP 2Section 9.4Section 9.5Section 9.18
Decision Document Summary
Sarah Corcoran sought permission for a two-storey dwelling, detached garage, and wastewater system at Kilglin, Kilcock, Co. Meath, on a site zoned as a Rural Area under Strong Urban Influence. While the applicant demonstrated a local housing need, the planning authority refused the application because the proposal would exacerbate existing ribbon development along the L62188. The decision-maker concluded that the resulting density would lead to the further suburbanisation and degradation of the ...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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