2561193

the development consists of retention and completion of revisions to dwelling previously granted planning permission under planning register number RA191796 to include alteration to external finishes. Permission to facilitate change of occupant, and permission for all associated site works and services

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

Failure to demonstrate a site-specific rural-generated housing need and non-compliance with Local Needs Qualifying Criteria for a Rural Area Under Strong Urban Influence.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The applicant failed to meet the residency requirement of living within 5km of the subject site for the previous five years, having resided approximately 8km away in Kilcloon.
  • The documentation submitted did not satisfactorily establish a site-specific rural-generated housing need as defined by the Local Needs Qualifying Criteria in the Development Plan.
  • Granting permission would be contrary to the Sustainable Rural Housing Guidelines and the Meath County Development Plan 2021-2027, establishing an undesirable future precedent for the area.

Cited Policies (CDP)

Section 9.2Section 9.3Section 9.4Section 9.5RD POL 1RD POL 2RD POL 3Section 11.5.25DM OBJ 50Section 11.14.3

Decision Document Summary

The applicants sought retention and completion of revisions to a previously permitted dwelling at Collegeland, Summerhill, including a change of occupant and alterations to external finishes. The site is located in a 'Rural Area Under Strong Urban Influence' within the Tara Skryne Hills landscape. The application was refused because the applicants failed to demonstrate a genuine rural housing need or meet the specific local residency criteria required by the Meath County Development Plan 2021-20...
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