Core Refusal Reason
The application was refused because the applicant failed to demonstrate a site-specific rural housing need, the proposed dwelling would be visually intrusive on an elevated site, and the proposal failed to meet required traffic safety standards for visibility splays.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant failed to establish a site-specific rural generated housing need as required by Section 9.4 of the Meath County Development Plan 2021-2027, especially as a viable alternative dwelling exists on family lands.
- Due to the elevated and exposed nature of the site, the proposed development would be unduly prominent and visually intrusive, failing to integrate with the local landscape and eroding the rural character of the area.
- The proposal failed to demonstrate that required sight distances and visibility splays could be achieved at the entrance, which would endanger public safety by reason of a traffic hazard.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Section 9.4Section 9.5RD POL 6RD POL 9RD POL 43RD POL 44RD POL 48INF POL 18INF POL 20RUR DEV SP 2
Decision Document Summary
Lorraine Carolan applied for permission to construct a 182sqm single-storey dwelling and a 47sqm garage on a 0.3ha site at Doon, Tierworker, Kells, Co. Meath. The site is located within the 'Teervurcher Uplands', a landscape character area of high value and moderate sensitivity. Meath County Council refused the application because the applicant did not sufficiently prove a local housing need in a 'Low Development Pressure Area,' particularly given the presence of an alternative family-owned dwel...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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