Core Refusal Reason
The applicants failed to demonstrate a site-specific rural housing need as they already own a dwelling in the immediate rural area, and the proposed design was considered excessively bulky and out of character with the landscape.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicants failed to satisfy the local housing need criteria set out in Section 9.4 of the Meath County Development Plan 2021-2027, specifically because they already own a residence directly opposite the subject site.
- The proposed dwelling's size, scale, and massing were deemed excessively bulky and visually obtrusive, failing to integrate with the surrounding rural character and landscape.
- The development would materially contravene Policy RD POL 9 and the Meath Rural House Design Guide, establishing an undesirable future precedent for the area.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Section 9.4RD POL 1RD POL 2RD POL 3ED POL 18ED POL 19RD POL 9Meath Rural House Design Guide
Decision Document Summary
This application sought permission for a detached storey-and-a-half residence, domestic garage, gym, and dog grooming parlour at Gillinstown, Duleek, Co. Meath. The site is located in a 'Rural Area under Strong Urban Influence'. Meath County Council refused the proposal primarily because the applicants already own a home in the same rural area, thus failing to demonstrate a genuine rural housing need. Additionally, the planning authority found the design to be overly bulky and inconsistent with ...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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