Core Refusal Reason
The applicant failed to demonstrate a site-specific rural housing need in an area under strong urban influence, and the proposed development would create a traffic hazard due to inadequate sightlines.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant did not establish a demonstrable economic or social need to live in this specific rural area, which is designated as being under Strong Urban Influence.
- The proposed entrance is located on a section of road with a continuous white line where required visibility and stopping sight distances cannot be achieved.
- The development would be contrary to the proper planning and sustainable development of the area and would establish an undesirable future precedent for similar non-essential housing.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Section 11.4.2Section 9.2Section 9.3Section 9.4Section 10.4Section 10.7Meath County Development Plan 2021-2027
Decision Document Summary
Molly Brady sought permission for a single-storey dwelling and proprietary wastewater treatment system at Blackfriary 1st Division, Trim, Co. Meath. The site is located in a rural area zoned 'RA' and categorized as being under Strong Urban Influence. Meath County Council refused the application because the applicant failed to meet the local rural housing need criteria and the proposed access would endanger public safety by reason of a traffic hazard due to deficient sightlines on a road with a c...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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