Core Refusal Reason
The applicant failed to demonstrate that the structure qualifies as a traditional farm building for conversion under Policy RD POL 34 and failed to establish a local housing need in a Rural Area Under Strong Urban Influence.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The subject structure has been significantly altered and extended in modern times and therefore cannot be identified as a traditional farm building qualifying for restoration/conversion under Policy RD POL 34.
- Because the proposal does not meet the criteria for a vernacular conversion, the applicant is required to demonstrate a local housing need under the Rural Settlement Strategy for this specific area type.
- The applicant failed to provide robust evidence or documentary justification to satisfy the Local Needs Qualifying Criteria as outlined in Section 9.4 of the Meath County Development Plan 2021-2027.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Section 9.4Section 9.5Section 9.6Section 9.14Chapter 11Appendix 13RD POL 1RD POL 2RD POL 3RD POL 34
Decision Document Summary
The applicant sought permission for the change of use of an existing stable block to a three-bedroom dwelling house at Killeen, Dunsany, Co. Meath. The site is situated in a 'Rural Area Under Strong Urban Influence' where residential development is predicated on local housing needs. The Planning Authority refused the application on two primary grounds: first, that the structure's modern alterations disqualify it from being treated as a traditional farm building under Policy RD POL 34; and second...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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