Core Refusal Reason
The applicant failed to demonstrate a genuine rural housing need or an intrinsic link to the local rural area, which is designated as an 'Area under Strong Urban Influence'.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant failed to demonstrate a site-specific rural housing need or an intrinsic link to the local rural community as required for areas under strong urban influence.
- The proposed development would contribute to the encroachment of random rural development and the erosion of the rural character of the area.
- Granting permission would materially contravene the policies of the Meath County Development Plan 2013-2019 and national/regional guidelines aimed at managing urban-generated housing in rural areas.
Cited Policies (CDP)
RD POL 1RD POL 2RD POL 3RD POL 13Chapter 10Section 3.2
Decision Document Summary
The proposal involves the construction of a part two-storey, part single-storey dwelling house with an attached garage and a wastewater treatment system at Pace, Dunboyne, Co. Meath. The site is located in a rural area designated as being under 'Strong Urban Influence' and within the Dublin Airport Noise Zone C. Meath County Council refused the application primarily because the applicant did not sufficiently demonstrate a genuine rural housing need or a long-standing intrinsic link to the specif...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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