Core Refusal Reason
The applicant failed to demonstrate a genuine rural housing need or comply with the local needs qualifying criteria for a 'Rural Area Under Strong Urban Influence' as required by the Meath County Development Plan 2021-2027.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant failed to submit a Local Needs Form or any supporting documentation to demonstrate compliance with the rural housing eligibility criteria for the area.
- The proposed development is located within a 'Rural Area Under Strong Urban Influence' where housing is restricted to those with a functional or social need to live in the rural community.
- Granting permission without an established rural housing need would be contrary to the Sustainable Rural Housing Guidelines for Planning Authorities and would set an undesirable future precedent.
Cited Policies (CDP)
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Decision Document Summary
This application sought retention permission for the change of use of a farm outbuilding to a one-bedroom dwelling, including a new wastewater treatment plant, at Keenogue, Julianstown, Co. Meath. The site is situated in a rural area designated as being under 'Strong Urban Influence' in the Meath County Development Plan 2021-2027. While the design was considered acceptable as a traditional cottage style, the application was refused because the applicants failed to provide any evidence of a local...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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