Core Planning Reasoning
The Inspector recommended a grant of permission, concluding that the development is appropriately zoned, complies with the Core Strategy for Navan as a Key Town, and provides an acceptable density and residential mix that would not adversely impact the character of the area or the integrity of nearby European sites after mitigation.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The development is situated on lands appropriately zoned for residential and associated uses within the boundary of Navan, a designated Key Town, and is consistent with the Core Strategy and the agreed Masterplan 4 (MP4).
- The proposed density of 35 units per hectare, while at the lower end of the recommended range, is considered appropriate for this edge-of-settlement location and the proposed unit mix adequately addresses wider demographic trends and housing needs.
- Following an Appropriate Assessment and Environmental Impact Assessment, it is concluded that significant adverse effects on the environment or the integrity of the River Boyne and River Blackwater SAC/SPA will not occur, provided that all proposed mitigation measures in the EIAR, NIS, and CEMP are strictly implemented.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Zoning Objective A2 (New Residential)Zoning Objective F1 (Open Space)Zoning Objective G1 (Community Infrastructure)Zoning Objective E2 (General Enterprise and Employment)DM POL 5DM OBJ 14DM OBJ 15Section 11.5.7Section 11.5.8Section 11.15Masterplan 4 (MP4)DM POL 3DM OBJ 9DM OBJ 10DM OBJ 11DM OBJ 13DM OBJ 16DM OBJ 18DM OBJ 19DM OBJ 20DM OBJ 21DM POL 6DM OBJ 22DM OBJ 23DM OBJ 24DM OBJ 26DM OBJ 27DM POL 7Table 11.1DM POL 11DM POL 12SOC POL 5DM OBJ 89Table 11.2DM OBJ 93DM OBJ 96DM OBJ 97DM OBJ 98DM OBJ 99Table 11.4NAV OBJ 1NAV OBJ 20NAV OBJ 34Objective CS OBJ 9
Decision Document Summary
The proposal involves the construction of 138 residential units (100 houses and 38 apartments/duplexes) on a 6.96-hectare site at Clonmagaddan, Navan, forming Phase 3 of Masterplan Area 4 (MP4). The site is located 2km north of Navan town centre and is bounded by Scoil Naomh Eoin, the Cluain Adain housing estate, and lands zoned for community infrastructure and employment. The Inspector addresses a third-party appeal from Denis Leavy, which focused on inappropriate density, substandard private o...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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