Core Refusal Reason
The applicant failed to demonstrate a genuine rural housing need in an 'Area Under Strong Urban Influence,' with the proposal being classified as urban-generated housing, and failed to prove the site could safely accommodate wastewater treatment in compliance with the 2021 EPA Code of Practice.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant failed to satisfy the Local Needs Qualifying Criteria as set out in Section 10.4 of the Meath County Development Plan 2013-2019, as documentary evidence indicated the applicant has resided the majority of their life within the urban settlement of Dunshaughlin.
- The proposed development is considered urban-generated housing located within a rural 'Area Under Strong Urban Influence,' which is contrary to the Sustainable Rural Housing Guidelines for Planning Authorities and the proper planning of the area.
- The application failed to demonstrate that the proposed wastewater treatment system meets the minimum standards set out in the 2021 Environmental Protection Agency Code of Practice, rendering the proposal prejudicial to public health.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Section 10.4Section 10.5Section 10.6RD POL 1RD POL 2RD POL 3RD POL 8RD OBJ 1RD OBJ 2RD POL 9Section 10.19RD POL 48RD POL 49
Decision Document Summary
Aine Brennan sought planning permission for a 1.5-storey dwelling, detached garage, and wastewater treatment system at Knockmark, Drumree, Co. Meath. The site is situated in a rural area designated as being under 'Strong Urban Influence.' Although the design and transportation aspects were deemed acceptable, Meath County Council refused the application because the applicant failed to establish a location-specific rural housing need, as their residency history was linked to the urban settlement o...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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