Core Refusal Reason
The application was refused due to the failure to demonstrate a genuine rural housing need and the inappropriate siting of the dwelling as back-land development.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant failed to provide sufficient verifiable documentation to establish a location-specific rural housing need in accordance with Policy RUR DEV SP 2.
- The proposed back-land siting is considered out of context with the established pattern of low-density road frontage development in the area.
- The proposal involves the unnecessary removal of mature hedgerows to create a new entrance, which would adversely affect the rural character and biodiversity of the site.
Cited Policies (CDP)
RUR DEV SP 2HER POL 37RD POL 9Appendix 13Chapter 9Chapter 11Section 8.6.1
Decision Document Summary
This planning application sought permission for a bungalow, garage, and wastewater treatment system at Mullaghavally, Moynalty, Co. Meath, within a 'Low Development Pressure Area.' Meath County Council refused the application because the applicant did not adequately prove an intrinsic link to the rural community. Furthermore, the planning authority determined that the back-land nature of the site was inconsistent with the local development pattern and that the proposed new entrance would result ...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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