Core Refusal Reason
The development was refused due to the exacerbation of ribbon development in a rural area under urban influence, the inappropriate nature of the backland site layout which would impact residential amenity, and traffic safety concerns regarding inadequate sightlines.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposal would exacerbate ribbon development in a rural area under strong urban influence, militating against the preservation of the rural environment and leading to demands for uneconomic public services.
- The development constitutes a piecemeal form of backland development that would result in a poor standard of residential amenity for occupants and negatively impact the amenity and value of adjoining properties.
- The applicant failed to demonstrate adequate sightlines at the proposed entrance onto the public road, meaning the development would represent a traffic hazard.
Cited Policies (CDP)
HER POL 37HER POL 40RD POL 6RD POL 7RD POL 38RD POL 39RD POL 40RD POL 41Section 8.9.7Section 9.4Section 9.5Section 9.15.2Section 9.15.3Section 9.18
Decision Document Summary
Vivian Dwyer sought planning permission for a two-storey, three-bedroom dwelling with a new entrance, wastewater treatment system, and well at Doolistown, Trim, Co. Meath. Although the applicant demonstrated a local housing need, the site is located in a rural area under significant urban pressure already experiencing extensive ribbon development. Meath County Council refused the application because the proposal would worsen this ribbon development pattern, create an undesirable backland develop...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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