Core Refusal Reason
Failure to demonstrate a rural-generated housing need for a dwelling in a Rural Area under Strong Rural Influence.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant failed to establish a rural-generated housing need as required for a site located within a Rural Area under Strong Rural Influence.
- The submitted local need details did not demonstrate a continuous connection to the area over a significant period or the location of the family home relative to the site.
- Granting permission would be contrary to the Meath County Development Plan 2021-2027 and the Sustainable Rural Housing Guidelines, establishing an undesirable future precedent.
Cited Policies (CDP)
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Decision Document Summary
The proposal involves the construction of a bungalow, a proprietary wastewater treatment system, a domestic garage, and a new entrance at Glackenstown, Wilkinstown, Navan, Co. Meath. The site is located in a rural area zoned 'RA' and designated as being under 'Strong Urban Influence'. The application was refused because the applicants failed to demonstrate a genuine rural-generated housing need, making the development contrary to local and national policies aimed at restricting urban-generated h...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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