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the alterations to the approved planning permission (reference number 21/1503). The alterations will consist of: 1. Permission to permit the dwelling houses to be made available for occupation by people with varying disabilities, who will reside in the dwellings, 2. For the omission of condition number 4 of the approved planning permission referring to Section 47 Agreement, 3. For the omission of condition number 6 of the approved planning permission referring to Part V agreements, 4. For all ancillary site works

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

Failure to demonstrate compliance with Part V social housing obligations and anti-bulk-buying guidelines, combined with insufficient operational detail for the proposed specialized residential use.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The applicant failed to provide a Part V Exemption Certificate or demonstrate legislative grounds for the omission of Condition 6, which would contravene Objective SH OBJ 15 of the Meath County Development Plan.
  • The proposal does not adequately address the 'Regulation of Commercial Institutional Investment in Housing Guidelines for Planning Authorities (2021)' regarding the bulk-purchase of residential units by corporate entities.
  • Insufficient information was submitted regarding the intended number of residents and staff for the proposed care-home use to assess the adequacy of off-street parking and compliance with Objective DM OBJ 67.

Cited Policies (CDP)

Objective SH OBJ 15Policy SH POL 6Objective DM OBJ 67

Decision Document Summary

The applicant sought permission to alter a previously approved development (Ref: 21/1503) at The Commons, Maudelins Brook, Duleek, Co. Meath, to facilitate housing for persons with disabilities and omit conditions related to Section 47 and Part V agreements. Although the use is permitted in principle under the 'A1' zoning, the Planning Authority determined that the removal of social housing obligations and anti-bulk-buying conditions was unjustified without further evidence. Additionally, the la...
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