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the development will consist of the following: (1) To construct a single storied dwelling house and a detached domestic garage (2) To install a proprietary waste water treatment unit and percolation area (3) To close up an existing field entrance and to make a new entrance onto the road including gates, walls and piers (4) and all ancillary site development works

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

The applicant failed to demonstrate a bona fide rural housing need as they already own a residential property in the urban settlement of Navan.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The applicant failed to satisfy the Local Needs Qualifying Criteria as set out in Section 9.4 of the Meath County Development Plan 2021-2027.
  • The Planning Authority determined that the applicant does not have a bona fide rural housing need because they already own a dwelling in the urban settlement of Navan.
  • The proposed development would be contrary to the Sustainable Rural Housing Guidelines for Planning Authorities and would establish an undesirable future precedent for the area.

Cited Policies (CDP)

Section 9.4Section 9.5Policy RD POL 6Policy RD POL 9Section 9.18Policy RUR DEV SP 2Chapter 11

Decision Document Summary

The applicant sought permission to construct a single-storey dwelling, a detached domestic garage, and a wastewater treatment system on a greenfield site in Baltrasna, Oldcastle, Co. Meath. The site is located within a 'Low Development Pressure Area' where applicants must demonstrate a genuine rural housing need. Although the proposed design and site services were generally considered acceptable in principle, the application was refused because the applicant already owns a residential property i...
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