Core Refusal Reason
The development would exacerbate ribbon development in a rural area under strong urban influence and failed to demonstrate adequate visibility splays, posing a traffic hazard.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed development would exacerbate ribbon development and lead to an undesirable extension and coalescence of development in a rural area under strong urban influence.
- The applicant failed to demonstrate that safe visibility splays could be provided in accordance with required standards, thereby creating a potential traffic hazard.
- The proposal materially contravenes policies RD POL 3 and RD POL 43 of the Meath County Development Plan 2021-2027 and is contrary to the proper planning and sustainable development of the area.
Cited Policies (CDP)
RD POL 3RD POL 43RD POL 9Section 9.4
Decision Document Summary
This application sought permission for a two-storey dwelling, detached garage, and associated site works at Elgarstown, Ratoath, Co. Meath. The site is located in a rural area designated as being under 'Strong Urban Influence'. Although the applicant was deemed to meet local housing need criteria, the Planning Authority refused permission because the development would contribute to excessive ribbon development and coalescence in the area. Furthermore, the application failed to provide technical ...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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