Core Refusal Reason
The applicant failed to demonstrate a site-specific rural housing need in an area under strong urban influence, and the proposal for a detached dwelling failed to meet the criteria for a family flat extension.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicants failed to establish a demonstrable economic or social need to live in a rural area under strong urban influence, as required by the Meath County Development Plan and national guidelines.
- The proposed development, intended as family flat accommodation, is a detached structure that does not form an integral part of the main dwelling, thereby contravening specific development objectives (DM OBJ 49) and potentially injuring local amenities.
- Insufficient information was provided regarding wastewater treatment capacity, flood risk management (Flood Zone A), and potential impacts on nearby Natura 2000 sites (River Boyne and River Blackwater SAC/SPA).
Cited Policies (CDP)
Section 11.14.3Section 9.2Section 9.3Section 9.4Section 10.4Section 11.5.24DM POL 15DM OBJ 49RD POL 9INF POL 18INF POL 20HER OBJ 33
Decision Document Summary
Arthur and Sinead Smyth sought permission for the demolition of a derelict agricultural outhouse and the construction of a 120sqm, two-bedroom single-storey dwelling at Ardmulchan Lodge, Navan, Co. Meath. The site is located within a 'rural area under strong urban influence' and the Boyne Valley River Corridor. Meath County Council refused the application primarily because the applicants did not demonstrate a location-specific rural housing need. Furthermore, the proposal was assessed as a detac...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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