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planning permission for a proposed dwelling house, waste water treatment system and percolation area, upgrade existing agricultural entrance to a new vehicular entrance onto the public road and all associated site works. Significant Further Information/Revised Plans submitted on this application

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

Failure to establish a locally based housing need, non-compliant rural design, and inadequate traffic safety sightlines.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The applicant failed to provide robust documentary evidence, such as electoral register entries or utility bills, to confirm a qualifying rural family home link for the past 5 years as required by Policy RD POL 1.
  • The proposed dwelling design, specifically the shallow 21-degree roof pitch and building form, does not comply with the standards set out in the Meath Rural Design Guide.
  • The application failed to demonstrate unobstructed 90-metre sightlines at the entrance and did not clarify how access to the remaining agricultural lands would be maintained.

Cited Policies (CDP)

Policy RD POL 1Policy RD POL 9Policy RD POL 38RUR DEV SP 2Section 4.1Section 5.1

Decision Document Summary

Sinead and Enda Carberry sought planning permission for a 92sqm single-storey dwelling, a wastewater treatment system, and an upgraded vehicular entrance at Primatestown, Ashbourne, Co. Meath. The site is situated within a 'Rural Area under Strong Urban Influence' as designated by the Meath County Development Plan 2021-2027. The Planning Authority recommended a request for Further Information (effectively stalling the application) due to the lack of evidence regarding the applicants' local socia...
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