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to replace existing septic tank/wwts with proposed wastewater treatment system and ecoflo coco filter polishing filter And retention permission for existing extensions to dwelling, existing agricultural sheds, existing converted original shed to home gym/home office/playroom, existing relocated site entrance to dwelling and agricultural sheds, revised site boundaries, including all ancillary site works

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

The development was refused because the detached structure intended for retention as a home office/gym was found to be an unauthorized independent habitable unit (family flat) not integrated into the main dwelling, and there was insufficient agricultural justification for the scale of the agricultural shed.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The detached structure sought for retention as a home office/gym is being used as a separate habitable unit, which contravenes the County Development Plan objective requiring family flats to be an integral part of the main dwelling.
  • The applicant failed to provide sufficient evidence or documentation regarding farming practices to justify the need for an agricultural shed of the scale proposed (281sqm).
  • The proposed development would establish an undesirable future precedent for unauthorized independent living units and unjustified agricultural structures in a rural area under strong urban influence.

Cited Policies (CDP)

DM OBJ 49Chapter 11Meath County Development Plan 2021-2027

Decision Document Summary

This application sought permission for the replacement of a wastewater treatment system and the retention of several developments at Collierstown, Tara, Co. Meath, including dwelling extensions, a converted shed (intended as a home office/gym), and a large agricultural shed. The site is located in a rural area under strong urban influence. Meath County Council refused the application because the detached office/gym was found to be functioning as an unauthorized independent living unit contrary t...
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