Core Refusal Reason
The applicant failed to demonstrate a site-specific rural housing need or comply with the Local Needs Qualifying Criteria for an 'Area Under Strong Urban Influence' as required by the Meath County Development Plan 2021-2027.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant failed to provide sufficient documentation to establish a link to the area for the required five-year period as per Section 9.4 of the County Development Plan.
- The proposal is located within a rural 'Area Under Strong Urban Influence' where the applicant has not demonstrated a justifiable economic or social need to reside in this specific rural location.
- 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 urban-generated housing in the open countryside.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Section 9.4RD POL 1RD POL 2RD POL 3Section 11.14.3Section 9.2Section 9.3RD POL 9
Decision Document Summary
Kazimierz Banat sought planning permission for the removal of two mobile homes and the construction of a single-storey dwelling, domestic garage, and wastewater treatment system at Smithstown, Julianstown, Co. Meath. The site is located within a rural 'Area Under Strong Urban Influence' and the 'Coastal Landscape' character type. While the proposed design was considered broadly acceptable, the application was refused because the applicant failed to demonstrate a site-specific rural housing need ...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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