Core Refusal Reason
The proposal constitutes inappropriate backland development on residential lands, lacks necessary landowner consent, fails to address flood risk in a designated zone, and would obstruct future access to adjacent lands.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed use is not identified as a permitted use under the A1 zoning objective and would establish an undesirable precedent for non-conforming development in a residential area.
- The project represents piecemeal backland development that would infringe on the established building line and negatively impact the residential amenity of neighboring properties.
- The application is fundamentally flawed due to the lack of a Site Specific Flood Risk Assessment for Flood Zone B and the failure of the applicant to demonstrate legal interest or obtain consent from the registered landowner.
Cited Policies (CDP)
A1 (Existing Residential) zoning objectiveSH POL 12SH POL 13DM POL 4DM POL 8DM OBJ 28DM OBJ 43INF POL 20
Decision Document Summary
This application proposed the construction of a roofed and enclosed private lane for horticultural use at Mornington, Co. Meath, on lands zoned for existing residential development. The Planning Authority refused the application on multiple grounds, primarily citing that the structure constitutes inappropriate backland development that would harm local character and amenity. Furthermore, the refusal was based on the applicant's failure to provide a flood risk assessment for the site, the obstruc...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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