211392

the construction of a new detached residential dwelling with detached domestic garage, roof mounted solar heating panels, proprietary wastewater treatment system and percolation area, new site entrance from road to enter the site including any necessary pruning of existing hedgerows, landscaping and all ancillary site works

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

The applicant failed to demonstrate a site-specific rural housing need in an area under strong urban influence, and the proposed access onto a designated Strategic Corridor (R153) was deemed contrary to traffic safety and road capacity policies.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The applicant's housing need is considered urban-generated from the Navan area, failing to meet the criteria for a site-specific rural housing need in an 'Area Under Strong Urban Influence'.
  • The proposed development would contribute to the encroachment of random rural development and militate against the preservation of the rural environment and efficient provision of public services.
  • The creation of a new entrance onto the R153 Regional Road, a designated Strategic Corridor, would adversely affect road capacity and traffic safety, particularly as the applicant failed to demonstrate that no other suitable lands were available on the family holding.

Cited Policies (CDP)

RUR DEV SP 1RUR DEV SP 2RD POL 1RD POL 2RD POL 3RD POL 40Section 10.4Section 10.5Section 10.16.2Section 10.16.3Map 10.6

Decision Document Summary

Linda Smith sought outline permission for a detached dwelling, garage, and proprietary wastewater treatment system at Follistown, Navan, Co. Meath. The 0.48 ha site is located in a rural area under 'Strong Urban Influence' and fronts the R153 Regional Road, which is identified as a Strategic Corridor. Meath County Council refused the application because the applicant's housing need was deemed urban-generated rather than rural-based. Furthermore, the proposed new access onto the R153 was consider...
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