Core Refusal Reason
The proposed development would exacerbate ribbon development and result in an excessive concentration of housing in a rural area under strong urban influence, leading to overdevelopment and the encroachment of random rural development.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The site is located within an 'Area under Strong Urban Influence' where the proposed dwelling would extend an existing pattern of linear housing, resulting in undesirable ribbon development.
- The development would represent an excessive concentration and density of residential development in an un-serviced rural area, leading to the overdevelopment of the lands.
- The proposal would militate against the preservation of the rural environment and the efficient provision of public services, materially contravening policies RD POL 1 and RD POL 3 of the Meath County Development Plan 2021-2027.
Cited Policies (CDP)
RD POL 1RD POL 2RD POL 3Section 9.4Section 9.5Section 9.5.2Section 9.18Policy RD POL 9
Decision Document Summary
The applicant sought permission for a single-storey dwelling, a wastewater treatment system, and a vehicular entrance at Greenanstown, Stamullen, Co. Meath. Although the applicant demonstrated a local housing need, the site is situated in a rural area under 'Strong Urban Influence' already characterized by significant linear housing. The application was refused because the proposal would exacerbate ribbon development and create an excessive density of dwellings in an un-serviced area, which the ...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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