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(1) Constructing a story and a half dormer dwelling and a detached domestic garage (2) Installing a proprietary wastewater treatment unit and percolation area (3) Forming a new entrance onto the public road (4) All ancillary site works (5) Temporary permission for the erection of a mobile home, to live onsite during construction of the proposed dwelling but not exceeding 4 years and on completion of the proposed dwelling, the removal of the mobile home. Significant Further Information/Revised Plans submitted on this application.

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

The applicant failed to demonstrate a location-specific rural housing need, submitted a design that is non-compliant with the Meath Rural Design Guide, and failed to prove safe road access with required sightlines.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The applicant submitted insufficient documentary evidence to establish a link to the local area for the required five-year period to satisfy rural housing need criteria.
  • The proposed dwelling design, specifically the two-storey porch projection and dormer windows, does not comply with the Meath Rural Design Guide and would establish an undesirable precedent.
  • The application failed to demonstrate the required 90-metre unobstructed sightlines at the entrance, which is necessary to ensure traffic safety on the public road.

Cited Policies (CDP)

Section 9.4RD POL 6Chapter 9Chapter 11Section 4.1 Meath Rural Design Guide

Decision Document Summary

Patrick Flood sought permission for a 195sqm storey-and-a-half dormer dwelling, a detached garage, and a temporary mobile home at Horath, Carlanstown, Co. Meath. The site is located in a 'Low Development Pressure Area' as defined by the Meath County Development Plan 2021-2027. The Planning Authority determined that the proposal could not be granted in its current form because the applicant failed to provide adequate proof of local residency, the architectural design was deemed unsuitable for the...
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