211556
planning permission for construction of proposed single storey dwelling with proprietary wastewater treatment system, require percolation area, detached domestic garage. Realignment of existing agricultural gate entrance to serve associated lands, construction of new site entrance with walls and piers together with all associated site works
Refused
Core Refusal Reason
The applicant failed to demonstrate a site-specific rural-generated housing need in a 'Strong Rural Area' as defined by the Meath County Development Plan 2013-2019.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant did not establish a genuine rural-generated housing need or demonstrate that they are an intrinsic part of the rural community at this specific location, which is designated as a 'Strong Rural Area'.
- The proposed development is considered urban-generated housing located outside of any designated settlement, which contravenes the policies of the Meath County Development Plan and the Sustainable Rural Housing Guidelines.
- Granting permission would establish an undesirable future precedent for unsustainable development in the area and would be contrary to the proper planning and sustainable development of the region.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Meath County Development Plan 2013-2019Chapter 10Section 10.3Section 10.4Section 10.5.1RD POL 4RD POL 5RD POL 9Appendix 15
Decision Document Summary
The proposal sought permission for a single-storey dwelling, a detached domestic garage, and a proprietary wastewater treatment system at Newstone, Drumconrath, Co. Meath. The site is situated in a 'Strong Rural Area' where development is restricted to those with a functional or intrinsic need to live in the locality. Meath County Council refused the application because the applicant failed to provide sufficient evidence of a site-specific rural housing need. The planning authority determined th...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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