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to construct a bungalow dwelling (152 sqm), domestic garage (45.3 sqm) and to upgrade existing agricultural entrance to facilitate a new domestic entrance onto the public roadway. Permission is also sought for the installation of a packaged wastewater treatment system and polishing filter and all associated site works
Refused
Core Refusal Reason
Failure to demonstrate a site-specific rural housing need and negative visual/landscape impact resulting from the excessive length of the proposed access track.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant failed to establish a site-specific rural generated housing need for the development at this location, rendering the proposal contrary to the rural housing policies of the Meath County Development Plan 2021-2027.
- The proposed 500-meter access track would constitute a disorderly form of development that would negatively impact the landscape character and injure the visual amenities of the rural area.
- The application was deficient due to the lack of a required Linguistic Impact Study for the Gaeltacht area and insufficient documentation linking the applicant to the original family home for a substantial period.
Cited Policies (CDP)
RD POL 4RD POL 5Section 9.4RD POL 28RD POL 29RD OBJ 19INF POL 20INF POL 21INF POL 22INF OBJ 20INF OBJ 21INF OBJ 22INF OBJ 25
Decision Document Summary
Michael Flaherty sought planning permission for a 152sqm bungalow, domestic garage, and a new entrance at Derrylangan, Athboy, Co. Meath, located within a 'Strong Rural' area and a Gaeltacht zone. Meath County Council refused the application because the applicant did not sufficiently demonstrate a local housing need under Section 9.4 of the Development Plan. Additionally, the planning authority cited concerns regarding the visual impact of the 500m access track and the failure to submit a mandat...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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