Core Refusal Reason
The applicant failed to demonstrate a genuine rural-generated housing need in an area under strong urban influence, compounded by concerns regarding inappropriate design, traffic safety, and public health risks.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant did not establish a functional economic or social requirement to reside in this rural area under strong urban influence, as required by the Meath County Development Plan 2021-2027.
- The proposed two-storey dwelling's design, scale, and roof profile are considered out of character with the existing pattern of development and would negatively impact the visual amenities of the area.
- The development poses risks to public safety due to inadequate sightlines at the site entrance and potential public health risks from insufficient wastewater treatment information.
Cited Policies (CDP)
RD POL 1RD POL 2RD POL 3Section 9.4Section 9.5.2HER POL 52HER POL 53HER OBJ 48HER OBJ 49INF POL 20INF POL 21INF POL 22INF OBJ 20INF OBJ 21INF OBJ 22INF OBJ 25RUR DEV SP 2Meath Rural House Design GuideAppendix 13
Decision Document Summary
The proposal involved the construction of a two-storey dwelling and associated site works at Baltrasna, Ashbourne, Co. Meath, within a rural area designated as being under strong urban influence. Meath County Council refused the application primarily because the applicant failed to demonstrate a site-specific rural housing need. Additionally, the planning authority cited concerns regarding the dwelling's inappropriate design and scale, traffic hazards arising from poor visibility at the entrance...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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