Core Refusal Reason
The applicant failed to demonstrate a genuine rural housing need or meet local qualifying criteria, particularly as they already own an existing cottage on the landholding that could be renovated.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant failed to demonstrate a rural housing need as they are already in ownership of an existing dwelling (a cottage) on the landholding which could be renovated and extended.
- The proposed development is located in an area under strong urban development pressure where strict adherence to local needs qualifying criteria is required.
- Insufficient documentation was submitted to establish that the applicant is significantly involved in agriculture or otherwise meets the specific local needs criteria of the Meath County Development Plan 2013-2019.
Cited Policies (CDP)
RD POL 1RD POL 2RD POL 3RD POL 9Section 10.4Section 10.19WS POL 29WS POL 32
Decision Document Summary
The proposal involved the construction of a new dwelling house, wastewater treatment plant, and site entrance at Rudder, Stamullen, Co. Meath. The site is situated in a rural area under strong urban development pressure. Meath County Council refused permission because the applicant did not adequately demonstrate a site-specific rural housing need or meet the local needs criteria of the County Development Plan. A key factor in the refusal was the applicant's existing ownership of a cottage on the...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
Note: If code appears below, the council site is blocking the preview. Please open the original file.