Core Refusal Reason
Failure to demonstrate a site-specific rural housing need and the exacerbation of existing ribbon development in an area under strong urban influence.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicants failed to demonstrate a genuine site-specific rural housing need as required by Section 9.4 of the Meath County Development Plan 2021-2027 for areas under strong urban influence.
- The proposed development would exacerbate an existing pattern of ribbon development along the L-8008-0, leading to an undesirable extension and coalescence of built forms.
- The proposal is considered contrary to the proper planning and sustainable development of the area and would establish an undesirable future precedent for similar non-essential housing in a rural landscape.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Section 9.4RD POL 3Section 9.5.1Section 9.5.2
Decision Document Summary
The proposal involves the construction of a single-storey dwelling, detached garage, and proprietary wastewater treatment system at Quarry Road, Ardbraccan, Navan, Co. Meath. The site is located within a rural area designated as being 'Under Strong Urban Influence'. Meath County Council refused the application primarily because the applicants did not sufficiently establish a site-specific rural housing need, particularly given evidence of previous property ownership. Additionally, the developmen...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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