211673
planning permission to remove an existing storage shed & part of a second storage shed on site, construct a single storey dwelling house, new entrance off Cul-De-Sac and to install a sewage treatment system and percolation areas together with all associated site development works on site
Refused
Core Refusal Reason
The site's exclusion from future residential zoning in the upcoming Development Plan necessitates a rural housing justification, alongside requirements for a Natura Impact Statement and confirmed water supply feasibility.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant must demonstrate compliance with rural housing policy as the site is not proposed to be zoned for residential purposes in the Draft Meath County Development Plan 2021-2027.
- A Natura Impact Statement (NIS) is required to assess potential significant effects on the River Boyne and River Blackwater Special Area of Conservation (SAC).
- The feasibility of a public water connection must be established through Irish Water, or a suitable private well must be proposed if a public connection is unavailable.
Cited Policies (CDP)
SS OBJ 15SS OBJ 16SS OBJ 17HS POL 1HS POL 2HS POL 3HS POL 4HS POL 9HS POL 10WS POL 29WS POL 32TRAN POL 28WS POL 31CH POL 7
Decision Document Summary
The proposal involves the removal of existing storage sheds and the construction of a single-storey dwelling house with a sewage treatment system at Curragh, Carnaross, Co. Meath. Although the site is currently zoned 'A1 Existing Residential', it is excluded from zoned land in the Draft Meath County Development Plan 2021-2027. The Planning Authority issued a request for further information (effectively stalling the grant of permission) because the applicant must now justify the proposal under ru...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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