Core Refusal Reason
The proposed development would result in ribbon development and excessive density of housing on the original landholding, contrary to the Meath County Development Plan policies for rural areas.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposal constitutes ribbon development as defined by Section S9.5.2 of the County Development Plan, representing a high density of road frontage development that militates against the preservation of the rural environment.
- The development would result in an excessive number of dwellings on the original landholding, indicating a history of individual residential development through the speculative sale of sites, which is contrary to Section S9.5.1.
- The project fails to conform to RD POL 9 and the Meath Rural House Design Guide, and would adversely impact the visual and residential amenities of the area by virtue of its siting, layout, and design.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Section 11.14.3Section 9.2Section 9.3Section 9.4Chapter 9 Rural Development StrategyChapter 11 Development Management Standards and Land Use Zoning ObjectivesSection 10.4S9.5.2S9.5.1RD POL 9
Decision Document Summary
Rebecca Griffin sought outline permission for a new dwelling and detached garage at Nobber Road, Drumconrath, Navan, Co. Meath, on a site zoned as a Strong Rural Area. While the applicant successfully demonstrated a location-specific rural housing need, the Planning Authority refused the application because the development would create ribbon development and exceed the appropriate density of housing for the original landholding. Additionally, the proposal was deemed to conflict with rural design...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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