Core Refusal Reason
Failure to demonstrate a site-specific rural housing need in an Area Under Strong Urban Influence and non-compliance with rural design guidelines regarding scale and massing.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant failed to provide sufficient documentary evidence to establish a site-specific rural housing need as required by Section 9.4 of the Meath County Development Plan 2021-2027 for areas under strong urban influence.
- The Planning Authority determined that the applicant has an alternative viable housing option on other family lands, making the proposed development contrary to sustainable rural housing guidelines.
- The size, scale, and massing of the proposed two-storey dwelling were deemed out of character with the immediate rural context and the Meath Rural House Design Guide, resulting in a visually obtrusive feature.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Section 9.4Section 9.5.2RD POL 1RD POL 2RD POL 3RD POL 9RD POL 43RD POL 44RD POL 48INF POL 18INF POL 20RUR DEV SP 2
Decision Document Summary
The application sought permission for a 268sqm two-storey dwelling and domestic garage at Cockhill, Stamullen, Co. Meath, located within an 'Area Under Strong Urban Influence'. Meath County Council refused the application primarily because the applicant did not demonstrate a genuine rural housing need and was found to have an alternative viable housing option on family lands. Furthermore, the planning authority concluded that the proposed two-storey design was inappropriate for the site's charac...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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