Core Refusal Reason
The applicant failed to demonstrate a genuine local housing need and the proposed vehicular entrance does not meet required safety sightline standards for the 80km/hr speed zone.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant has not provided sufficient original documentation or a comprehensive analysis of family landholdings to establish a bona fide local housing need in accordance with the Meath County Development Plan 2021-2027.
- The proposed development raises significant concerns regarding the exacerbation of ribbon development in a rural area already characterized by a high density of linear housing.
- The proposed vehicular entrance onto the L-5004 is located within an 80km/hr speed limit zone where the required 90-metre sightlines are currently unachievable, posing a traffic safety hazard.
Cited Policies (CDP)
RD POL 1RD POL 2RD POL 3RUR DEV SP 2Section 9.4Section 9.5Section 9.5.2Section 9.18Section 8.18HER OBJ 56HER OBJ 57INF POL 18INF POL 20
Decision Document Summary
The application proposes the construction of a single-storey dwelling, detached garage, and wastewater treatment system at Obertstown, Skyrne, Co. Meath, within a 'Rural Area under Strong Urban Influence'. While the siting and design were generally considered acceptable, the Planning Authority determined that the applicant failed to adequately prove a local housing need and raised concerns regarding potential ribbon development and family property ownership in the vicinity. Additionally, the Tra...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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