Core Refusal Reason
The proposed development involves the creation of a new entrance onto the R154, a designated Strategic Corridor, from a site that is not part of a family landholding, thereby contravening specific rural housing access policies.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposal fails to meet the exception criteria for new access onto a Strategic Corridor (R154) as the site is not located on a family-owned landholding.
- The creation of a new domestic entrance would materially contravene policies RD POL 38, 39, and 40 of the Meath County Development Plan 2021-2027, which aim to protect the capacity and safety of regional roads.
- Granting permission would set an undesirable precedent for similar developments that would adversely affect the free-flowing nature of traffic and the strategic function of the R154.
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 9Chapter 11
Decision Document Summary
Sean Fitzpatrick sought permission for a part two-storey, part single-storey dwelling and detached garage at Pelletstown, Drumree, Co. Meath. The site is located in a rural area zoned 'RA' and is accessed via the R154, a designated Strategic Corridor. While the Planning Authority acknowledged the applicant's local housing need, the application was refused because the site is not part of a family landholding. Consequently, the proposed new entrance violates strict policies intended to safeguard t...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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