Core Refusal Reason
Failure to demonstrate a site-specific rural housing need and non-compliance with current EPA wastewater treatment standards.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant failed to establish a site-specific rural housing need for an area under strong urban influence, with evidence suggesting they already own a dwelling.
- The proposal is contrary to the rural settlement strategy and sustainable development policies of the Meath County Development Plan 2013-2019.
- The wastewater treatment proposals are unacceptable as percolation tests were not carried out in accordance with the updated EPA Code of Practice 2021.
Cited Policies (CDP)
RUR DEV SP 2RD POL 1RD POL 2RD POL 3Section 10.4RD POL 9WS POL 29WS POL 32
Decision Document Summary
The proposal involved the construction of a 1.5-storey private dwelling, domestic garage, and proprietary effluent treatment system at Longtown, Kilcock. The site is situated within a rural area under strong urban influence. Meath County Council refused permission on two main grounds: first, the applicant failed to demonstrate a legitimate rural housing need in accordance with the County Development Plan; and second, the percolation tests for the wastewater system did not meet the updated 2021 E...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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