Core Refusal Reason
The applicant failed to demonstrate a site-specific rural housing need for a dwelling in a rural area, and the proposed wastewater treatment system did not comply with the current EPA Code of Practice.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant did not establish a genuine, site-specific rural housing need, making the proposal contrary to the Meath County Development Plan 2013-2019 and national guidelines for rural housing.
- The development would contribute to the encroachment of random rural development, militating against the preservation of the rural environment and the efficient provision of public services.
- The proposed wastewater treatment system was assessed under an outdated EPA Code of Practice, failing to meet the standards required for applications submitted after June 2021, thus posing a risk to human health and the environment.
Cited Policies (CDP)
RUR DEV SP 1RD POL 13RD POL 9RUR DEV SP 2RD POL 48Section 10.4
Decision Document Summary
The application proposed the construction of a single-storey dwelling, detached garage with stables, and a wastewater treatment system at Boltown, Crossakeel, Co. Meath. The site is situated in a rural area categorized as a 'Structurally Weaker Area' and 'Low Development Area'. Meath County Council refused permission because the applicant failed to prove a location-specific rural housing need, characterizing the proposal as unsustainable urban-generated housing. Furthermore, the technical docume...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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