Core Refusal Reason
The application was refused because the applicants failed to demonstrate a site-specific rural housing need in an 'Area under Strong Urban Influence' and the development would exacerbate existing ribbon development, contrary to the Meath County Development Plan 2021-2027.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicants failed to establish a genuine site-specific rural generated housing need for a dwelling at this location, which is a requirement for areas designated as being under 'Strong Urban Influence'.
- The proposed development would exacerbate an existing pattern of ribbon development along the public road, leading to an excessive concentration and density of residential development in a rural area.
- The proposal is contrary to the Sustainable Rural Housing Guidelines and the Meath County Development Plan 2021-2027, which seek to protect the rural character of the area and prevent the coalescence of distinct areas of ribbon development.
Cited Policies (CDP)
RD POL 1RD POL 2RD POL 3RD POL 9Section 9.4Section 9.5Section 9.5.2Section 9.18
Decision Document Summary
David and Nicola Callan sought planning permission for a single-storey dwelling, detached garage, and wastewater treatment system at Quarry Road, Ardbraccan, Navan, Co. Meath. The site is located in a rural area categorized as being under 'Strong Urban Influence' and is already characterized by significant ribbon development. Meath County Council refused the application on the grounds that the applicants did not sufficiently demonstrate a functional rural-generated housing need and because the d...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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