Core Refusal Reason
Failure to demonstrate a genuine rural-generated housing need in a Rural Area under Strong Urban Influence, as the applicant already owns a dwelling in an urban settlement.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant failed to establish a demonstrable rural-generated housing need as they already own a dwelling house located within an urban settlement (Johnstown Wood).
- The proposal constitutes urban-generated housing in a Rural Area under Strong Urban Influence, which is contrary to the settlement strategy of the Meath County Development Plan 2021-2027.
- Granting permission would be contrary to the Sustainable Rural Housing Guidelines for Planning Authorities and would establish an undesirable future precedent for unsustainable development in the area.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Section 9.4RUR DEV SP 1RUR DEV SP 2RD POL 1RD POL 2RD POL 3Section 9.3Section 11.14.3DM OBJ 11RD POL 41
Decision Document Summary
This application proposed the construction of a two-storey detached dwelling, a detached garage, a new domestic entrance, and a wastewater treatment system at Berrilstown, Tara, Co. Meath. The subject site is located in a rural area zoned 'RA Rural Area' and is designated as being under 'Strong Urban Influence' due to its proximity to the M3 motorway and Dublin commuter catchment. Meath County Council refused permission because the applicants did not satisfy the local housing need criteria; spec...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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