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(I) construction of 3 no. two storey, four bed houses, each dwelling to be provided with car parking spaces and private amenity space, (ii) new vehicular entrances to be provided from Woodlands Park (one to each dwelling) and (iii) landscaping, boundary treatments, SuDs drainage and all associated ancillary works. Significant further information/revised plans submitted on this application

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

Failure to demonstrate safe vehicular access via compliant sightlines and lack of legal consent for works on public infrastructure taken in charge by the local authority.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The applicant failed to demonstrate unobstructed sightlines of 2.4 metres at the proposed vehicular entrances from Woodlands Park, which is a critical requirement for traffic safety under DMURS standards.
  • The development involves works on the Woodlands Park access road, which was formally Taken in Charge by Meath County Council in 2010, and the applicant has not provided the necessary written consent to incorporate this portion into the development.
  • The proposal has not adequately addressed concerns raised in third-party submissions regarding the potential negative impact on the residential amenity of neighboring properties.

Cited Policies (CDP)

SH POL 2DM OBJ 14DM OBJ 26DM OBJ 27DM OBJ 28Section 11.5.3Section 11.2.1.1Section 11.5.12Section 11.5.11Section 11.5.7

Decision Document Summary

The proposal seeks permission for the construction of three detached four-bedroom houses on an infill site to the rear of an existing bungalow on Dunshaughlin Road, Ratoath, Co. Meath, with access via the Woodlands Park estate. While the principle of residential development is acceptable under the 'A1 - Residential' zoning, the Planning Authority identified significant technical and legal deficiencies. Specifically, the applicant failed to provide DMURS-compliant sightlines for the new entrances...
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