2460994
i) The development for retention will consist of the retention of the change of use of an existing farm shed into 2no ground floor accommodation units. ii) The development for planning permission will consist of the construction of a first floor to each of the 2no ground floor units and all associated site works.
Refused
Core Refusal Reason
Failure to demonstrate a site-specific rural housing need in an area under strong urban influence, coupled with inappropriate design and insufficient technical information regarding traffic safety and wastewater management.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicants failed to establish a site-specific rural housing need for two residential units in a rural area designated as being under Strong Urban Influence.
- The proposed design is considered commercial in nature and visually obtrusive, failing to comply with the Meath Rural House Design Guide and policy RD POL 9.
- Insufficient information was provided to demonstrate safe road access (sightlines) and adequate separation distances for the wastewater treatment system, posing risks to public safety and health.
Cited Policies (CDP)
RD POL 9RD POL 48Meath County Development Plan 2021-2027Meath Rural House Design Guide
Decision Document Summary
The proposal sought retention permission for the conversion of a farm shed into two ground-floor accommodation units and planning permission for the addition of a first floor to these units at Derrockstown, Dunshaughlin, Co. Meath. Meath County Council refused the application primarily because the site is located in a rural area under Strong Urban Influence where the applicants did not demonstrate a genuine rural housing need. Additionally, the council cited concerns regarding the commercial-sty...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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