Core Refusal Reason
The application was refused due to the exacerbation of ribbon development in an area under strong urban influence, the failure to demonstrate a site-specific rural housing need, and inadequate traffic safety information regarding visibility splays.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed development would exacerbate ribbon development and create undesirable infill pressure in a rural area under strong urban influence, contrary to policies intended to protect the rural environment.
- The applicant failed to provide sufficient evidential documentation to demonstrate a site-specific rural-generated housing need as required by the Meath County Development Plan 2021-2027.
- Insufficient information was submitted to demonstrate that safe visibility splays could be achieved at the proposed entrance, posing a potential hazard to public safety and road users.
Cited Policies (CDP)
RD POL 1RD POL 2RD POL 3Section 9.4Section 9.5Section 9.18RD POL 9RD POL 43
Decision Document Summary
The proposal involves the construction of a single-storey dwelling, a wastewater treatment system, and a new vehicular entrance at Clinstown, Stamullen, Co. Meath. The site is located within a rural area designated as being under 'Strong Urban Influence'. Meath County Council refused the application because the development would contribute to unsustainable ribbon development, the applicant did not adequately prove an intrinsic local housing need through supporting evidence, and the proposed entr...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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