Core Refusal Reason
The proposed development would exacerbate an existing pattern of ribbon development in a rural area designated as being under strong urban influence, contrary to local and national planning policy.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The site is located within a 'Rural Area under Strong Urban Influence' where housing is restricted to protect the rural landscape and manage urban-generated growth.
- The development would add to a pattern of linear housing and exacerbate an existing ribbon of five dwellings, representing an excessive concentration of residential development.
- The proposal contravenes Policy RD POL 3 of the Meath County Development Plan 2021-2027 and Ministerial Guidelines by failing to maintain the identity of rural settlements.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Section 9.2Section 9.3Section 9.4Section 9.5.2Section 11.14.3Policy RD POL 3Policy RD POL 9
Decision Document Summary
Laura Salmon applied for permission to construct a new dwelling, detached garage, and wastewater treatment system at Bogganstown, Drumree, Co. Meath. The 0.353ha site is situated in a rural area under 'Strong Urban Influence' and is currently agricultural pasture. Although the applicant demonstrated intrinsic links to the local area, the Planning Authority refused the application because the development would extend an existing ribbon of five houses. It was determined that this would lead to an ...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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