2460606

The development will consist of 1) Retention Permission for Oakland Lodge for the change of use from Tack House to dwelling. 2) Permission for development to omit condition 11 of planning permission 98/1001. 3) Removal of an unauthorised residential unit at the rear of Oakland Lodge to return to the use as a yard shed. 4) Retention permission for a wastewater treatment system with percolation area and 5) All associated site works. Significant further information/revised plans submitted on this application

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

Failure to demonstrate a site-specific rural-generated housing need in a Rural Area under Strong Urban Influence and the contravention of a previous planning condition (Condition 11 of 98/1001).

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The applicants failed to establish a site-specific rural-generated housing need for a dwelling in a location defined as a Rural Area under Strong Urban Influence.
  • The proposed development is contrary to national and local policies intended to restrict rural housing to those who are intrinsically part of the rural community or have a rural-based occupation.
  • The change of use would directly contravene condition number 11 of Planning Reference 98/1001, making the proposal contrary to the proper planning and sustainable development of the area.

Cited Policies (CDP)

Meath County Development Plan 2013-2019Sustainable Rural Housing Guidelines for Planning AuthoritiesRural Housing Policy

Decision Document Summary

The applicant sought retention permission for the change of use of a tack house to a dwelling, the retention of a wastewater treatment system, and the omission of a previous planning condition at Oakland Lodge, Fleenstown Great, Co. Meath. The site is situated in a rural area under strong urban influence where housing is restricted to those with a demonstrated local need. The application was refused because the applicant failed to provide evidence of a site-specific rural housing need and the pr...
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