Core Refusal Reason
The application was refused due to the applicant's failure to demonstrate a site-specific rural housing need, the inappropriate design of the pod-style dwelling, and significant flood risk concerns without adequate assessment.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant failed to demonstrate a site-specific rural generated housing need in an area under strong urban influence, meaning the proposal would represent urban-generated housing and contribute to random rural development.
- The proposed pod-style dwelling is considered a temporary structure that fails to comply with the Meath Rural House Design Guide, creating a visually obtrusive feature that does not integrate with the landscape.
- The site is located within Flood Risk Zones A and B, and the failure to submit a site-specific Flood Risk Assessment or Justification Test renders the development contrary to flood management policies and sustainable development.
Cited Policies (CDP)
RUR DEV SP 1RUR DEV SP 2RD POL 1RD POL 2RD POL 3RD POL 5RD POL 9RD POL 13RD POL 38RD POL 49INF POL 18INF POL 20Appendix 13
Decision Document Summary
The applicant, Pat Lynch, sought permission for a pod-style dwelling and associated site works at Milltown, Mulhussey, Co. Meath, a rural area under strong urban influence. Meath County Council refused the application because the applicant did not establish a genuine rural housing need, the design was deemed inappropriate and contrary to the Meath Rural House Design Guide, and the site is subject to flood risk (Zones A and B) without a submitted Flood Risk Assessment or Justification Test....SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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