Core Refusal Reason
The applicant failed to demonstrate a site-specific rural housing need, and the proposal would result in undesirable ribbon development and visual intrusion on an elevated site.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant failed to establish a site-specific rural generated housing need for a dwelling in this 'Strong Rural Area' as required under Section 9.4 of the Meath County Development Plan 2021-2027.
- The proposal would result in an undesirable extension of ribbon development and the coalescence of a disorderly line of development, which would be visually prejudicial to the amenities of the area.
- The proposed dwelling, by reason of its elevated siting, scale, and massing, would be a visually intrusive feature that fails to integrate into the landscape and would be served by an entrance with inadequate visibility splays.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Section 9.4Section 9.5.1Section 9.5.2RD POL 43RD POL 6RD POL 9
Decision Document Summary
This application proposed the construction of a 284sqm two-storey dwelling, detached garage, and proprietary wastewater treatment system on an elevated site at Knock, Castletown, Co. Meath. The Planning Authority refused permission primarily because the applicant did not demonstrate a qualifying local housing need, as the family home was located 6.7km away, which is considered excessive. Furthermore, the development was deemed to constitute the 6th dwelling in a row, creating undesirable ribbon ...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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