Core Refusal Reason
The application was refused due to the applicant's failure to demonstrate a local housing need, the potential for the development to exacerbate ribbon development, inadequate traffic sightlines, and insufficient flood risk assessment.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant failed to demonstrate a location-specific rural housing need or that they are an intrinsic part of the local rural community, as their current residence is over 7km from the subject site.
- The proposal would result in an undesirable extension and coalescence of ribbon development, contrary to policies intended to protect rural areas from urban-generated housing pressure.
- The application failed to provide adequate technical evidence regarding safe visibility splays for the site entrance and a Site Specific Flood Risk Assessment for a site partially located in Flood Zones A and B.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Section 9.4RD POL 1RD POL 2RD POL 3RD POL 9RD POL 43Chapter 9Chapter 11Section 9.5.2
Decision Document Summary
The proposal involved the construction of a single-storey dwelling, garage, and wastewater system at Balgeeth and Moorepark, Ardcath, Co. Meath. The Planning Authority refused the application primarily because the applicant did not satisfy the 'local needs' criteria for a rural area under Strong Urban Influence. Furthermore, the development was deemed to contribute to disorderly ribbon development and failed to meet necessary safety standards regarding road visibility and flood risk mitigation....SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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