Core Refusal Reason
The proposed development would exacerbate existing ribbon development in a rural area under strong urban influence, leading to the suburbanisation and degradation of the rural landscape.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The subject site is located in a rural area under strong urban influence where there is already a high density of development, consisting of 5 dwellings within 250m of road frontage.
- The proposal, when considered alongside a concurrent planning application on the adjacent site, would result in up to 8 dwellings within 250m, creating a gap site and further expanding unsightly ribbon development.
- The development would lead to the further suburbanisation and degradation of the rural area, directly contravening Policy RD POL 3 of the Meath County Development Plan 2021-2027.
Cited Policies (CDP)
RD POL 1RD POL 2RD POL 3RUR DEV SP 2Section 9.4INF POL 18INF POL 20
Decision Document Summary
The applicant, Hannah Corcoran, sought permission for the construction of a two-storey dwelling, detached garage, and wastewater disposal system at Kilglin, Kilcock, Co. Meath. The 0.710ha site is located in a rural area under strong urban influence and is currently in agricultural use. While the Planning Authority acknowledged that the applicant met the criteria for local housing need, the application was refused primarily due to its impact on the rural character of the area. The inspector dete...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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