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planning permission for a proposed dwelling house, waste water treatment system and percolation area, new vehicular entrance onto existing cul-de-sac road, planning permission also sought for a new treatment system and percolation area to adjacent dwelling house and all associated site works. Significant further information/revised plans submitted on this application

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

Failure to sufficiently demonstrate a site-specific rural housing need and lack of clarity regarding previous property ownership and design compliance with rural housing policy.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The applicant failed to provide adequate documentary evidence, such as utility bills or financial statements spanning a five-year period, to establish a site-specific rural housing need as required by Section 9.4 of the Meath County Development Plan 2021-2027.
  • There is a significant discrepancy between the submitted local needs form and supporting documentation regarding the applicant's history of property ownership, which requires formal clarification and proof of sale.
  • The proposed modular dwelling's design, timber finishes, and perpendicular orientation to the public road lack the necessary detail and justification to ensure compliance with the Meath Rural House Design Guide and the character of the surrounding area.

Cited Policies (CDP)

Section 11.14.3Section 9.2Section 9.3Section 9.4RD POL 1RD POL 2RD POL 3Meath Rural House Design Guide

Decision Document Summary

The proposal involves the construction of a single-storey modular dwelling, a wastewater treatment system, and a new vehicular entrance at Curraghtown, Ashbourne, Co. Meath, within an area designated as being under 'Strong Urban Influence'. The Planning Authority determined that the applicant did not sufficiently demonstrate an intrinsic link to the rural community or a specific housing need as required by the County Development Plan. Consequently, the application was not granted permission at t...
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