Core Refusal Reason
The proposed development constitutes ribbon development in an 'Area under Strong Rural Influence', which would exacerbate linear housing patterns and contravene the Meath County Development Plan 2021-2027.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposal represents ribbon development as defined by Section 9.5.2 of the County Development Plan, as it would result in five or more houses existing on one side of a 250-metre stretch of road frontage.
- The site is located within an 'Area under Strong Rural Influence' where residential development is strictly controlled to prevent the erosion of the rural landscape and maintain the identity of surrounding settlements.
- Permitting the development would lead to an excessive concentration and density of residential development along a short section of public road, which is contrary to the proper planning and sustainable development of the area.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Section 11.14.3Section 9.2Section 9.3Section 9.4Section 9.5.2Section 10.4
Decision Document Summary
Dylan Faulkner sought planning permission for a two-storey dwellinghouse, detached garage, and proprietary wastewater treatment system at Newtown, Girley, Fordstown, Navan, Co. Meath. The site is situated in a rural area zoned 'RA - Rural Area (Strong Rural)'. Although the Planning Officer was satisfied that the applicant demonstrated a location-specific rural housing need, the application was refused primarily because the development would create ribbon development. The inspector concluded that...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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