Core Refusal Reason
The proposal would result in the loss of a residential parking space and create a traffic hazard for pedestrians due to the proposed access arrangements and works located outside the site boundary.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The development would reduce the overall number of car parking spaces within the residential area, failing to comply with the standards set out in Table 11.2 of the Meath County Development Plan 2021-2027.
- The proposed works involve development on the public footpath outside the applicant's red line boundary, which is not permissible and would create a risk to pedestrian safety.
- The access arrangement for the proposed storage unit would result in vehicular traffic conflicting with pedestrians on the adjacent footpath, thereby creating a traffic hazard and endangering public safety.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Table 11.2DM OBJ 89Zoning A1 Existing Residential Objective
Decision Document Summary
The applicant sought permission for the widening of a side passage, a new dished ramp to the kerb, and the construction of a covered lean-to shed at 9 Kilcarn Woods, Johnstown, Navan. The site is located within a residential development zoned 'A1'. Meath County Council refused the application primarily because the works would remove an existing on-street residential parking space, contravening Development Plan standards (Table 11.2 and DM OBJ 89). Furthermore, the proposed works extended beyond ...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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