Core Refusal Reason
The application was refused because the applicant failed to demonstrate a site-specific rural housing need in an area under strong urban influence, the proposal would exacerbate ribbon development, and the new entrance onto a Strategic Corridor (R154) would endanger public safety.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant failed to establish a site-specific rural housing need for a dwelling at this location, which is situated in a rural area under Strong Urban Influence and over 8km from the applicant's stated homeplace.
- The proposed development would contribute to an excessive concentration of housing and exacerbate ribbon development in a rural area, contrary to the Sustainable Rural Housing Guidelines and the Meath County Development Plan 2021-2027.
- The creation of a new entrance onto the R154 Regional Road, identified as a Strategic Corridor, would interfere with the safety and free flow of traffic and contravene specific policies regarding restricted access onto the regional road network.
Cited Policies (CDP)
RD POL 1RD POL 2RD POL 3RD POL 38RD POL 39RD POL 40RD POL 41Section 9.4Section 9.5Section 9.5.2Section 9.15.2Section 9.15.3HER POL 37HER POL 40
Decision Document Summary
This application sought permission for a single-storey detached dwelling, a proprietary wastewater treatment system, and a new entrance at Augherskea, Drumree, Co. Meath. The site is located in a rural area under Strong Urban Influence and along the R154 Regional Road, a designated Strategic Corridor. Meath County Council refused the application because the applicant did not demonstrate a genuine rural housing need, the proposal would result in undesirable ribbon development, and the new access ...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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