Core Refusal Reason
The applicant failed to demonstrate a site-specific rural housing need and the proposal would exacerbate ribbon development in an area under strong urban influence.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant failed to provide sufficient documentary evidence to establish a genuine site-specific rural housing need as required by the Meath County Development Plan 2021-2027.
- The proposed development would exacerbate an existing pattern of linear housing and contribute to an excessive concentration of ribbon development in an area designated as being under 'Strong Urban Influence'.
- Granting permission would contravene ministerial guidelines and local planning policies intended to protect the rural character of the area and direct urban-generated housing toward serviced settlements.
Cited Policies (CDP)
RD POL 1RD POL 2RD POL 3Section 9.4Section 9.5.2INF POL 20INF POL 21INF POL 22INF OBJ 20INF OBJ 21INF OBJ 22INF OBJ 25Meath County Development Plan 2021-2027
Decision Document Summary
David Callan applied for permission to construct a detached single-storey dwelling, garage, and wastewater treatment system at Quarry Road, Ardbraccan, Navan. The site is located in a rural area under strong urban influence. Meath County Council refused the application because the applicant did not sufficiently demonstrate a functional or social need to reside at this specific location. Furthermore, the planning authority concluded that the proposal would exacerbate undesirable ribbon developmen...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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