Core Refusal Reason
The applicant failed to demonstrate a site-specific rural housing need, particularly as they already own and reside in a dwelling immediately adjacent to the proposed site.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant failed to establish a site-specific rural generated housing need as required by the Meath County Development Plan 2021-2027 for areas under strong urban influence.
- The applicant already owns and resides in a dwelling immediately adjacent to the application site, which contradicts the necessity for an additional rural house on the same landholding.
- Granting permission would be contrary to the proper planning and sustainable development of the area by facilitating non-essential housing in a rural area outside of designated settlements.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Meath County Development Plan 2021 - 2027RD POL 1RD POL 2RD POL 3Section 9.4WS POL 29WS POL 32
Decision Document Summary
Paula Stanley sought planning permission for a single-storey dwelling, garage, and wastewater treatment system at Brideswell, Calgath, Kilcock, Co. Meath. The site is located in a rural area under strong urban influence. While the applicant submitted documentation regarding health circumstances, the Planning Authority determined that because she already owns and resides in a house on the adjacent plot, she did not meet the criteria for a site-specific rural housing need. The proposal was therefo...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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