Core Refusal Reason
The application was refused due to the applicant's failure to demonstrate a site-specific rural housing need, inappropriate design and scale, and concerns regarding ribbon development and traffic safety.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant failed to provide sufficient documentary evidence, including consistent proof of address, to establish a genuine site-specific rural housing need as required by the Meath County Development Plan 2021-2027.
- The proposed dwelling's design, massing, and scale are considered excessive and inconsistent with the Meath Rural House Design Guide, which would result in an unduly prominent and obtrusive feature in the rural landscape.
- The development would exacerbate ribbon development in an area under strong urban influence and failed to demonstrate adequate traffic sightlines, thereby endangering public safety.
Cited Policies (CDP)
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Decision Document Summary
Mary Neary sought permission for the construction of a single-storey dwelling, detached garage, and wastewater treatment system at Tobertynan, Rathmolyon, Co. Meath. The site is located in a 'Strong Rural Area' under significant urban influence. Meath County Council refused the application because the applicant did not provide adequate documentation to satisfy local housing need criteria. Furthermore, the planning authority found the house design to be of an inappropriate scale, determined the p...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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