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 ribbon development already exists (5 dwellings within 250m); this proposal, alongside a concurrent application, would increase this to 7 dwellings and create a potential gap site.
- The development would lead to further suburbanisation and the degradation of the rural character of the area, contrary to the proper planning and sustainable development of the region.
- The proposal specifically contravenes Policy RD POL 3 of the Meath County Development Plan 2021-2027, which seeks to protect areas near urban centres from urban-generated and unsightly ribbon development.
Cited Policies (CDP)
RUR DEV SP 2RD POL 1RD POL 2RD POL 3Section 9.4INF POL 18INF POL 20
Decision Document Summary
The applicant, Sarah Corcoran, proposed the construction of a two-storey dwelling, detached garage, and wastewater treatment system on a 0.650ha site in Kilglin, Kilcock, Co. Meath. Although the applicant was deemed to have met the local housing need criteria, the site is situated in a rural area under strong urban influence already characterized by ribbon development. Meath County Council refused permission on the grounds that the development would intensify this ribboning effect, lead to the e...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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