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 ribbon development while presenting potential traffic and environmental risks.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant did not establish a site-specific rural generated housing need, making the proposal contrary to the settlement strategy for Rural Areas under Strong Urban Influence.
- The development would exacerbate ribbon development along the L-1610, leading to an undesirable pattern of linear housing and the encroachment of random rural development.
- Insufficient information was submitted to demonstrate that the proposal would not create a traffic hazard or adversely impact the River Nanny Estuary and Shore SPA.
Cited Policies (CDP)
RUR DEV SP 2RD POL 1RD POL 2RD POL 3Section 9.4Section 9.5Section 9.5.2Policy RD POL 9Section 9.18HER POL 14HER POL 16HER OBJ 33
Decision Document Summary
The proposal involved the construction of a single-storey dwelling, detached garage, and wastewater treatment system at Gaulstown, Duleek, Co. Meath. The site is situated in a rural area under 'Strong Urban Influence' where housing is restricted to those with an intrinsic local need. Meath County Council refused the application because the applicant failed to prove such a need, and the development was deemed to contribute to unsustainable ribbon development, potential traffic hazards due to poor...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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