Core Refusal Reason
The applicant failed to demonstrate a rural-generated housing need as they already own a home in an urban area (Maynooth) and their employment is not local, making the proposal an urban-generated dwelling in a Rural Area under Strong Urban Influence.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant failed to establish a genuine rural-generated housing need as they currently own and reside in a dwelling in the urban settlement of Maynooth, approximately 5km from the subject site.
- The proposed development is considered urban-generated housing located in a 'Rural Area under Strong Urban Influence', which is contrary to the Meath County Development Plan 2021-2027 and the Sustainable Rural Housing Guidelines for Planning Authorities.
- Granting permission would undermine the policy to restrict rural housing to those with an intrinsic link to the community and would set an undesirable precedent for unsustainable development in the area.
Cited Policies (CDP)
RA ZoningRUR DEV SP 1RUR DEV SP 2RD POL 1RD POL 2RD POL 3Section 9.3Section 9.4Section 11.14.3RD POL 9HER POL 37HER POL 53RD POL 41
Decision Document Summary
The proposal involves the construction of a two-storey detached dwelling and garage at Harristown, Kilcloon, Co. Meath, on a 1.8ha site zoned as 'Rural Area'. The site is located within a 'Rural Area under Strong Urban Influence' near the Kilcloon Rural Node. While the design was generally considered acceptable, the application was refused because the applicants already own a home in Maynooth and failed to demonstrate a specific economic or social need to live in this rural location. Consequentl...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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