Core Refusal Reason
The applicant failed to demonstrate a site-specific local housing need as they already own a home in Trim, and the proposed dwelling design exceeds height and scale standards set out in the Meath Rural House Design Guide.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant failed to meet the Local Needs Qualifying Criteria because they are already the owner of a dwelling in Manorlands, Trim, which contradicts rural housing policy.
- The proposed dwelling's height of 8.7m and the substantial size of the domestic garage do not comply with the design standards of the Meath Rural House Design Guide.
- The development would be contrary to the proper planning and sustainable development of the area and would establish an undesirable precedent for future rural housing applications.
Cited Policies (CDP)
RD POL 6RD POL 9INF POL 18INF POL 20RUR DEV SP 2Section 9.4Section 9.5Appendix 13
Decision Document Summary
This application sought permission for a 4-bedroom two-storey dwelling and associated works at Tullaghanstown, Navan, Co. Meath. Meath County Council refused the application on two main grounds: first, the applicant did not demonstrate a genuine rural housing need as they currently own a property in Trim; second, the proposed Georgian-style design and 8.7m height were found to be in conflict with the Meath Rural House Design Guide. Consequently, the proposal was deemed contrary to the Meath Coun...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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