Core Refusal Reason
The existing structure is not considered a habitable dwelling, triggering rural housing policy requirements that were not met, and the proposed extension is excessive in scale and massing relative to the original cottage.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The Planning Authority determined that the existing structure is derelict and does not constitute a habitable dwelling, therefore the proposal is subject to rural housing policy which the applicant failed to satisfy.
- The proposed extension, by virtue of its bulk, scale, and massing, would overly dominate the original structure and fail to assimilate successfully into the surrounding rural landscape.
- The development would contravene specific policies of the Meath County Development Plan 2021-2027 and the Meath Rural Design Guide, setting an undesirable future precedent for the area.
Cited Policies (CDP)
DM OBJ 50Section 9.14RD POL 30RD POL 31RD POL 32RD POL 33RD POL 34Section 9.14.1Section 9.4RD POL 1RD POL 2Section 9.6RD POL 9
Decision Document Summary
Douglas and Deirdre Harty sought permission for the renovation and significant extension of an existing cottage at Pike Corner, Kilmessan, Co. Meath, including a new wastewater treatment system. The application was refused because the Planning Authority deemed the existing structure a derelict ruin rather than a habitable dwelling, thus triggering rural housing need requirements that were not addressed. Furthermore, the proposed 188.6 sq.m extension was considered disproportionately large and do...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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