Core Refusal Reason
The proposal fails to meet the criteria for a family flat as it is a detached structure, constitutes haphazard back-land development, and the applicants have not demonstrated a site-specific rural housing need in an area under strong urban influence.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed development fails to comply with DM OBJ 49 as it is a detached structure rather than an integral part of the main dwelling, which would negatively impact local amenities and set an undesirable precedent.
- The project constitutes an unacceptable form of back-land development in a rural area, resulting in a haphazard pattern of housing that is out of context with the existing road frontage character.
- The applicant has not established a site-specific rural-generated housing need for a new residence in a 'Rural Area under Strong Urban Influence', contrary to the Sustainable Rural Housing Guidelines and the Meath County Development Plan 2021-2027.
Cited Policies (CDP)
DM POL 15DM OBJ 49Chapter 9Chapter 11Sustainable Rural Housing Guidelines for Planning Authorities
Decision Document Summary
Jonathan and Ludmila Corcoran sought permission for a detached 62.5sqm two-bedroom family flat and a new wastewater treatment system at Church Road, Moate, Oldcastle, Co. Meath. The site, located in a rural area under strong urban influence, already contains a modern two-storey dwelling and a stone outbuilding. The application was refused because the proposed flat is a standalone unit rather than an extension to the main house, creating a haphazard back-land development pattern. Furthermore, the...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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