Core Planning Reasoning
The absence of a Site Suitability Assessment specific to the revised site location, which prevents the Board from being satisfied that foul effluent can be safely treated and disposed of on-site, thereby being prejudicial to public health.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant meets the requirements for local housing need as defined in the Meath County Development Plan 2021-2027 for this low development pressure area.
- The proposed single-storey dwelling would not have significant negative impacts on the residential amenities of the adjacent properties regarding overlooking or loss of light.
- A new site suitability assessment is technically required for the revised site location because soil and geological conditions can vary significantly even over short distances.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Section 9.2Strategic Policies RUR DEV SP 1 and 2Section 9.3Policy RD POL 6Section 9.4Section 9.5.1Section 9.6Appendix 13Appendix A05Section 9.18Policy RD POL 48
Decision Document Summary
The proposal involves the construction of a three-bedroom bungalow and a secondary wastewater treatment system at Horistown, Rathkenny, Co. Meath. During the planning process, the site location was moved from the southwest corner to the northeast corner of the landholding to better integrate into the landscape. Third-party appellants raised concerns regarding flooding, the reliability of the water supply, and potential impacts on their private well and residential privacy. While the Inspector di...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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