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the development consists of the following (1) to construct a two storied type dwelling house (2) to construct a detached domestic garage with roof mounted P.V. solar panels (3) to install a proprietary waste water treatment unit and percolation area and to connect to mains water supply (4) to make a new entrance onto public road (5) and all ancillary site development works

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

The proposed development would exacerbate ribbon development in a rural area under strong urban influence, materially contravening Policy RD POL 3 of the Meath County Development Plan 2021-2027.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The development would constitute an excessive concentration and density of development, exacerbating ribbon development along a stretch of rural road already subject to strong urban influence.
  • The proposal materially contravenes Policy RD POL 3 of the Meath County Development Plan 2021-2027, which seeks to protect the environs of urban centres from unsightly ribbon development.
  • The project is contrary to the Sustainable Rural Housing Guidelines for Planning Authorities as it would militate against the preservation of the rural environment and lead to demands for the uneconomic provision of public services.

Cited Policies (CDP)

RD POL 3Section 11.14.3Section 9.2Section 9.3Section 9.4Section 10.4

Decision Document Summary

The applicant, Ciaran Donnelly, proposed the construction of a two-story dwelling, a detached garage with solar panels, and a wastewater treatment system at Gainstown, Navan, Co. Meath. The site is located in a rural area zoned 'RA' and is considered to be under strong urban influence. Although the planner acknowledged that the applicant met the local housing need criteria, the application was refused because the development would exacerbate ribbon development in the area. This was deemed a mate...
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