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the development will consist of Planning Permission for the Retention of a flat roofed double modular type unit and Planning Permission to convert this unit into a dwelling along with fenestration changes to the elevations and the addition of external timber cladding and a new flat roof side extension to form entrance and all associated works

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

Failure to demonstrate a local housing need in a rural area and the proposed use of a substandard, temporary prefabricated structure that is out of character with the sensitive landscape and heritage context.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The applicant failed to demonstrate a site-specific local housing need or compliance with policies regarding family flats and extensions in a rural area.
  • The development consists of a substandard, temporary prefabricated structure that does not conform to the Meath Rural House Design Guide and would set an undesirable precedent for similar haphazard development.
  • The siting and nature of the unit would adversely affect the character and setting of a highly sensitive landscape and significant heritage assets, including the Slieve na Calliagh Hills and Loughcrew House.

Cited Policies (CDP)

RUR DEV SP 2RD POL 1Section 9.4DM POL 15DM OBJ 49RD POL 9HER POL 14HER POL 16HER OBJ 3HER OBJ 28HER POL 52HER OBJ 56Appendix 13

Decision Document Summary

The proposal sought retention and planning permission for a flat-roofed double modular unit and its conversion into a permanent dwelling at Bassets Lodge, Loughcrew, Co. Meath. The site is situated in a rural area of low development pressure in close proximity to significant historic demesnes and archaeological landscapes. Meath County Council refused the application primarily because the applicant did not establish a local housing need, and the structure was deemed a substandard, temporary form...
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