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retention permission for (1) The site Entrance way from the public road and farmland as constructed; (2) changes to the house location, now set further back from the public road than previously permitted, 24m from road side; (3) the location of the septic tank and percolation area as constructed; and (4) the location of the water well as constructed. Significant further information/revised plans submitted on this application

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

The development constitutes haphazard backland development with excessive height and design that fails to demonstrate a rural-generated housing need in a Rural Area Under Strong Urban Influence.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The development represents haphazard, non-integrated backland development that is detrimental to the rural character and sets an undesirable precedent for similar development.
  • The excessive height and design of the proposed dwelling would negatively impact the visual and residential amenities of the area.
  • The applicant failed to establish a genuine rural-generated housing need for a dwelling at this location within a Rural Area Under Strong Urban Influence.

Cited Policies (CDP)

RA ZoningRural Area Under Strong Urban InfluenceChapter 9Chapter 11Meath County Development Plan 2021-2027Meath County Development Plan 2007-2013

Decision Document Summary

The proposal seeks retention permission for an existing site entrance, revised house location, septic tank, and water well at Woodcockstown, Culmullen, Co. Meath. The site is situated within a Rural Area Under Strong Urban Influence and the Tara Skryne Hills landscape character area. Although the current planner's report recommends a request for further information regarding access sightlines and surface water drainage, the application follows a history of refusal where the development was deeme...
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