2460872

the development will consist of the construction of a two-storey detached dwelling, detached garage, demolition and replacement of existing roadside boundary wall and existing access bell mouth entrance off the public road, wastewater treatment system and packaged tertiary unit and all ancillary site works

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

Failure to demonstrate a site-specific rural housing need, creation of ribbon development, and traffic safety concerns regarding an unauthorized entrance on a protected strategic transport corridor.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The applicant failed to satisfactorily establish a site-specific rural housing need in accordance with the Local Needs Qualifying Criteria for a 'Strong Rural Area'.
  • The proposal would result in ribbon development and fails to demonstrate adequate visibility splays, thereby endangering public safety by reason of traffic hazard.
  • The development involves the intensification of an unauthorized entrance onto a regional road (R148) designated as a Strategic Corridor, which would prejudice the road's carrying capacity and functionality.

Cited Policies (CDP)

RD POL 1RD POL 2RD POL 3RD POL 39RD POL 40RD POL 43Section 9.4Section 9.5Section 9.5.2Section 9.15.2Section 9.15.3Chapter 9Chapter 11

Decision Document Summary

The proposal sought outline permission for a two-storey detached dwelling, garage, and associated site works at Hardwood, Kinnegad, Co. Meath. The site is located in a 'Strong Rural Area' along the R148 regional road, which is designated as a protected strategic transport corridor. Meath County Council refused the application because the applicant did not demonstrate a genuine rural housing need, the project would exacerbate ribbon development, and the proposed access relied on an unauthorized e...
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