Core Refusal Reason
The proposal was refused due to traffic safety concerns on a Strategic Corridor (R132), the exacerbation of ribbon development in an area under strong urban influence, and inappropriate design scale that fails to integrate with the rural landscape.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed development would materially contravene policies protecting the R132 Strategic Corridor by creating a new entrance that endangers public safety and interferes with the free flow of traffic.
- The dwelling's size, scale, and massing are considered out of keeping with the rural character and would form a visually obtrusive feature contrary to the Meath Rural House Design Guide.
- The proposal would exacerbate existing ribbon development in an 'Area under Strong Urban Influence', leading to an excessive concentration of residential development and undermining the identity of the rural area.
Cited Policies (CDP)
RD POL 1RD POL 2RD POL 3RD POL 9RD POL 38RD POL 39RD POL 40Section 9.4Section 9.5Section 9.5.2Section 9.15.3Section 9.18Chapter 11RUR DEV SP 2
Decision Document Summary
Conor Hoey sought permission for a two-storey dwelling, wastewater treatment system, and a new vehicular entrance at Smithstown, Julianstown, Co. Meath. The site is located in a rural area under strong urban influence along the R132 regional road. Meath County Council refused the application because the development would create a traffic hazard on a designated Strategic Corridor, contribute to unsustainable ribbon development, and failed to meet design standards regarding scale and visual integr...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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