Core Refusal Reason
The proposed development was refused due to the exacerbation of ribbon development in a rural area and the failure to demonstrate safe vehicular access and sightlines, creating a traffic hazard.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The development would exacerbate existing ribbon development by creating a seventh dwelling within a 250-metre stretch of road, which would injure the rural character and amenities of the area.
- The applicant failed to provide a robust justification for the specific site location despite the availability of alternative sites within the larger landholding that would not contribute to ribbon development.
- The proposed entrance fails to demonstrate the required 90-metre unobstructed sightlines in accordance with TII standards, thereby constituting a significant public safety risk and traffic hazard.
Cited Policies (CDP)
RUR DEV SP 2RD POL 6Section 9.4Section 9.5.2INF POL 18INF POL 20
Decision Document Summary
The applicant, James Sheridan, sought permission for a bungalow, garage, and wastewater treatment system at Gillstown, Bective, Navan. Although the applicant was found to comply with local rural housing need policies, the site is located in a 'strong rural area' already under pressure from ribbon development. Meath County Council refused the application on the grounds that the proposal would further erode the rural landscape and set an undesirable precedent. Additionally, the technical assessmen...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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