2460755

the development consists of 1. The construction of 2 semi-detached two storey 3 no. bedroom dwellings with relevant boundary treatments 2. To remove the existing northern boundary hedge to allow for a new entrance for each dwelling 3. With connection to public services and all ancillary site development works

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

Failure to demonstrate compliance with rural housing policy RD POL 8 and significant technical deficiencies regarding road safety, pedestrian infrastructure, and boundary treatments.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The applicant failed to provide documentary evidence to satisfy the local housing need requirements of RD POL 8, which reserves housing in rural nodes for persons who are an intrinsic part of the rural community for a minimum of 5 years.
  • The proposed development is technically deficient as the layout plan fails to demonstrate unobstructed 45-metre sightlines and compliant footpath configurations required under DMURS and council standards.
  • Insufficient information was submitted regarding the feasibility of public service connections and the specific nature of boundary treatments, which are critical for assessing the impact on the surrounding area and road safety.

Cited Policies (CDP)

RD POL 8RD POL 7RD OBJ 2RD OBJ 4RD OBJ 8RD OBJ 9RD OBJ 10RD OBJ 11RD OBJ 14RD OBJ 15Chapter 3Chapter 9Chapter 11Section 9.4Section 9.5.4

Decision Document Summary

The proposal involves the construction of two semi-detached three-bedroom houses at Balbradagh, Robinstown, Navan. Although the site is located in a rural node where infill development is generally supported in principle, the application was refused because the applicant did not prove a local housing need as required by the Meath County Development Plan. Furthermore, the submission lacked essential technical details regarding road safety sightlines, pedestrian footpaths, and boundary treatments,...
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