Core Refusal Reason
The proposal was refused due to the exacerbation of ribbon development in an area under strong urban influence and the failure to demonstrate safe wastewater disposal through a Site Characterisation Report.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The development would add to the pattern of linear housing and exacerbate ribbon development in an area under strong urban influence, leading to an excessive concentration of residential density.
- The applicant failed to submit a Site Characterisation Report, thus failing to demonstrate that the proposed wastewater treatment system complies with the EPA Code of Practice and Policy RD POL 48.
- The proposal is inconsistent with the policy context and development management principles, contravening the County Development Plan and Ministerial Guidelines for sustainable rural housing.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Section 10.4Policy RD POL 9Policy RD POL 48Meath County Development Plan 2013-2019
Decision Document Summary
The applicant, Jack Macken, proposed the construction of a single-storey residence and a wastewater treatment system at Woodview, Slane, Co. Meath. The site is situated in a rural area designated as being under strong urban influence. Meath County Council refused permission because the project would intensify ribbon development and create an unsustainable density of housing in the locality. Furthermore, the refusal was grounded in the absence of a Site Characterisation Report, which is essential...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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