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the development being retained consists of a single storey dwelling with modifications to elevations, external finishes and internal plan layout from that previously granted permission- ref no. TA/170163. The development also includes retention permission for a steel framed domestic garage, revised location of proprietary waste water treatment system and percolation area, revised site boundaries together with all associated site works

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

The application was refused due to the failure to demonstrate a site-specific rural housing need, non-compliance with rural design standards, and a lack of technical evidence regarding the adequacy of the wastewater treatment system.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The applicant failed to establish a site-specific rural generated housing need for a dwelling in this rural area, which is contrary to the settlement strategy of the Meath County Development Plan 2021-2027.
  • The design, form, and material finishes of the dwelling do not comply with the Meath Rural House Design Guide, representing a material contravention of Policy RD POL 9.
  • Insufficient information was submitted to demonstrate that the existing wastewater treatment system and percolation area can adequately manage effluent disposal, posing a risk of environmental pollution.

Cited Policies (CDP)

RD POL 9WS POL 29WS POL 32Meath County Development Plan 2021-2027Meath Rural House Design Guide

Decision Document Summary

This application sought retention permission for a single-storey modular dwelling, a steel-framed domestic garage, and a revised wastewater treatment system at Neillstown, Kildalkey, Co. Meath. The development was found to be unauthorized and non-compliant with a previously granted permission (TA170163). Meath County Council refused the application because the applicant did not demonstrate a local rural housing need, the building's design and finishes failed to meet the standards of the Meath Ru...
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