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the demolition of an existing dwelling house and construction of 27 no. 2 storey, 2 and 3 bed terraced houses, associated car parking and landscaping including a new road entrance on a site of 0.79Ha. Significant further information/revised plans submitted on this application

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

The application fails to demonstrate compliance with the Meath County Development Plan 2021-2027 due to significant deficiencies in design quality, road safety, flood risk management, and ecological assessment.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The proposed development fails to meet the required standards for residential design, universal accessibility, and housing mix as mandated by the Meath County Development Plan and national guidelines.
  • The applicant has not adequately addressed critical technical requirements for road safety, including sightlines and internal layout, nor have they provided a compliant surface water management strategy.
  • The submission lacks essential environmental and safety assessments, specifically a detailed hydraulic flood risk model for the Millrace watercourse and a comprehensive Ecological Impact Assessment (EcIA).

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Decision Document Summary

This planning application seeks permission for the demolition of an existing dwelling and the construction of 27 two-storey terraced houses on a 0.79-hectare site at Old Road, Bailis, Navan, Co. Meath. While the proposal is acceptable in principle under the 'A1 Existing Residential' zoning, the Planning Authority identified numerous deficiencies that prevented an immediate grant of permission. The decision to request Further Information was based on the applicant's failure to demonstrate complia...
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