Core Refusal Reason
The applicant failed to demonstrate a site-specific rural housing need in an area under strong urban influence, and the proposal would exacerbate existing ribbon development.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant failed to provide sufficient documentary evidence to establish a demonstrable economic or social need to reside in this specific rural area under strong urban influence.
- The proposed development would exacerbate a pattern of linear housing, resulting in an excessive concentration of residential development that constitutes undesirable ribbon development.
- The proposal contravenes the Meath County Development Plan 2021-2027 and Ministerial Guidelines by failing to protect the identity of urban environs and would set a negative future precedent.
Cited Policies (CDP)
RD POL 3RD POL 9Section 9.2Section 9.3Section 9.4Section 9.5.1Section 9.5.2Section 11.14.3Chapter 9 Rural Development Strategy
Decision Document Summary
The applicant sought permission for a single-storey dwelling, detached garage, and proprietary wastewater treatment system on a greenfield site at Gainstown, Navan, Co. Meath. The site is located within a 'Rural Area under Strong Urban Influence' where housing is restricted to those with a functional need to live in the countryside. The Planning Authority refused the application on two primary grounds: first, the applicant did not establish a location-specific rural housing need; and second, the...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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