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permission for retention of the existing single storey prefabricated demountable cabin with a floor area of 51.5m², along with the tarmac surface surrounding it and its associated wastewater treatment system for his sole use for a temporary period of five years for the purposes of his rest and recuperation while periodically attending his horse stables on his lands
Refused
Core Refusal Reason
The development was refused due to the applicant's failure to demonstrate a site-specific rural housing need, non-compliance with rural design standards, and the lack of critical technical information regarding wastewater treatment and flood risk management.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant failed to establish a site-specific rural-generated housing need for a residential unit in an area designated as being under strong urban influence, contrary to Policy RD POL 1.
- The design and siting of the demountable cabin do not conform to the Meath Rural House Design Guide and would set an undesirable precedent for similar substandard developments in the rural area.
- Insufficient information was submitted to assess the site's suitability for wastewater disposal or to address significant flood risks, as the site is partially located within Flood Zones A and B.
Cited Policies (CDP)
RD POL 9RD POL 1Section 9.3Chapter 9Chapter 11Meath Rural House Design Guide
Decision Document Summary
The application sought the retention of a 51.5m² prefabricated demountable cabin, tarmac surfacing, and a wastewater treatment system for a temporary five-year period at Mabestown, Ashbourne, Co. Meath, intended for rest and recuperation while the applicant attended nearby horse stables. The site is located in a rural area under strong urban influence and is partially situated within high-risk flood zones. Meath County Council refused permission because the applicant failed to demonstrate a genu...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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