Core Refusal Reason
Failure to demonstrate a genuine rural housing need in an area under strong urban influence and potential detrimental impacts on road safety and the national road network.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant failed to demonstrate a rural-generated housing need as defined in the Meath County Development Plan 2021-2027, particularly as they already own or reside in a property adjacent to the application site.
- The proposed development would contribute to the encroachment of random housing in a rural area under strong urban influence, militating against the preservation of the rural environment and setting an undesirable future precedent.
- Insufficient information was submitted to demonstrate that the proposed entrance and development would not negatively impact the capacity, safety, or operational efficiency of the national road network.
Cited Policies (CDP)
RD POL 1RD POL 2RD POL 3Section 9.4Section 9.5Section 9.18INF POL 20INF OBJ 20INF OBJ 21INF OBJ 25
Decision Document Summary
The applicant, John Farrell, sought planning permission for a single-storey house, domestic garage, and a new vehicular entrance at Johnstownbridge Road, Enfield, Co. Meath. The site is located in a rural area designated as being under 'Strong Urban Influence'. Meath County Council refused the application because the applicant did not satisfy the local housing need criteria, as they already reside in a nearby property. Furthermore, the planning authority cited concerns regarding traffic hazards ...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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