Core Refusal Reason
Failure to demonstrate a location-specific rural housing need and the exacerbation of ribbon development in an area under strong urban influence.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant failed to provide sufficient evidence to satisfy the 'local need' criteria for a rural dwelling in an area under strong urban influence as required by Section 9.4 of the Development Plan.
- The development would result in an undesirable extension of ribbon development along local road L-10131-0, contravening Policy RD POL 3 which aims to protect the identity of urban environs.
- The proposal would lead to the coalescence of a disorderly line of development, which is visually prejudicial to the rural amenities and character of the area.
Cited Policies (CDP)
RD POL 1RD POL 2RD POL 3Section 9.4Chapter 9Chapter 11
Decision Document Summary
The proposal involved the construction of a single-storey dwelling, detached garage, and wastewater treatment system at Painestown, Beauparc, Co. Meath, within a rural area zoned as being under strong urban influence. Meath County Council refused permission because the applicant did not demonstrate a genuine rural housing need as required by the County Development Plan. Furthermore, the planning authority concluded that the development would contribute to unsustainable ribbon development and a d...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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