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permission consequent on the grant of outline permission (Ref. No. RA190810) for the construction of (A) a new two-storey dwelling; (B) associated detached garden shed; (C) a new connection to existing mains services; and (D) all associated site development works

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

Failure to demonstrate a location-specific rural housing need and the expiration of the underlying outline planning permission.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The applicant failed to provide sufficient documentary evidence of residency in Kilcloon to satisfy the rural housing need criteria set out in Policy RD POL 8 of the Meath County Development Plan 2021-2027.
  • The underlying outline planning permission (Ref. No. RA190810) has expired, rendering the current application for permission consequent invalid and requiring a new application for full planning permission.
  • Insufficient information was provided regarding the applicant's ownership and use of an existing property in Maynooth, which is necessary to determine if they have a genuine housing need at this location.

Cited Policies (CDP)

RD POL 1RD POL 2RD POL 3RD POL 8Section 9.4

Decision Document Summary

The proposal involves the construction of a 254 sqm two-storey dwelling and a 20 sqm garage on a 0.090 ha site in the rural node of Kilcloon, Co. Meath. While the design and site services were generally considered acceptable, the application was refused because the applicant failed to establish a location-specific rural housing need under Policy RD POL 8. Additionally, the Planning Authority determined that the original outline permission (RA190810) had expired in July 2023, meaning the applican...
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