Core Refusal Reason
The applicant failed to demonstrate a location-specific rural housing need and the proposal would exacerbate undesirable ribbon development in an area under strong urban influence.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant failed to provide sufficient documentation to satisfy the Local Needs Qualifying Criteria as outlined in Section 9.4 of the Meath County Development Plan 2021-2027.
- The proposed development would result in an undesirable extension and coalescence of a disorderly line of ribbon development along local road L-16008-0, which is visually prejudicial to the amenities of the area.
- The proposal is contrary to policy RD POL 3, which seeks to protect rural areas under strong urban influence from urban-generated and unsightly ribbon development to maintain the identity of urban centres.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Section 9.4RD POL 1RD POL 2RD POL 3Chapter 11
Decision Document Summary
Maria McDonagh sought permission for the construction of a storey-and-a-half dwelling, detached garage, and wastewater treatment system at Haystown and Carnuff Little, Navan, Co. Meath. The site is situated in a rural area zoned 'RA' under strong urban influence. Meath County Council refused the application primarily because the applicant did not adequately demonstrate a location-specific rural housing need and the development would contribute to excessive ribbon development along the L-16008-0,...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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