Core Refusal Reason
The applicant failed to demonstrate a site-specific rural housing need, and the proposal would result in undesirable ribbon development and poor architectural design.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant failed to establish a demonstrable site-specific rural housing need as required under Section 9.5.1 of the Meath County Development Plan 2021-2027.
- The proposed development would constitute undesirable ribbon development, contributing to the encroachment of random rural development and conflicting with Policy RD POL 3.
- The design of the dwelling, specifically the excessive front façade projections, is considered obtrusive and fails to comply with the Meath Rural House Design Guide and Policy RD POL 9.
Cited Policies (CDP)
RD POL 6Section 9.4Section 9.5Section 9.5.1Section 9.5.2Section 11.14.3Section 10.4RD POL 3RD POL 9Meath Rural House Design Guide
Decision Document Summary
Cassie Mooney sought planning permission for a bungalow-style dwelling, a new vehicular entrance, and a wastewater treatment system at Posseckstown, Nobber, Co. Meath. The site is located in a 'Low Development Pressure Area' within the North Navan Lowlands. Meath County Council refused the application because the applicant did not sufficiently prove a local rural housing need, the project would exacerbate ribbon development in an area already seeing significant one-off housing, and the architect...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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