2561172
Permission to amend the description of the house currently under construction under planning file ref. no. 2460708. Description wording to change from "staff house" to "single-family staff house for the stud manager and family only". All other details to remain as per planning file ref. no. 2460708". The full development description for file ref. no. 2460708 was; "The development will consist of: A. The demolition of an existing staff dwelling house and garage for domestic use, B. The erection of a replacement dormer-type staff house, with a single-storey garage for domestic use only, C. The upgrade of the effluent treatment system, and D. All other related site development work."
Core Refusal Reason
The application was refused due to non-compliance with a demolition condition from a previous permission and because the proposed change in description would weaken the functional link between the dwelling and the agricultural landholding, creating an undesirable precedent for one-off housing in a rural area.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The development is in breach of Section 35 (1) of the Planning and Development Act as the applicant failed to comply with Condition 2 of the parent permission (Pl. Ref. 2460708), which required the demolition of the existing dwelling prior to the commencement of new construction.
- The proposed amendment to the development description would sever the inherent link between the staff accommodation and the stud farm, moving the character of the dwelling toward that of a 'one-off' single house in a rural area under strong urban influence.
- The proposal is contrary to policies RD POL 1 and RD POL 2 of the Meath County Development Plan 2021-2027, as it would militate against the preservation of the rural environment and establish an undesirable future precedent for similar developments.