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the development will consist of the demolition of the existing single storey dwelling & detached domestic garage with the construction of a relocated two storey replacement dwelling with a single storey projection to the rear, a detached single storey domestic garage, the decommissioning and removal of the existing septic tank and the provision of a new waste water disposal system, new domestic site entrance, along with all associated site development works.
Refused
Core Refusal Reason
Failure to demonstrate a site-specific rural housing need and non-compliance with previous planning conditions requiring the demolition of the existing dwelling.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant failed to provide sufficient documentation, specifically consistent proof of address for the period 2019-2024, to satisfy the Local Needs Qualifying Criteria for a rural area under strong urban influence.
- The proposed development lacks planning justification for a replacement dwelling and would materially contravene policies RD POL 1 and RD POL 2, which manage one-off housing in rural areas.
- The proposal is contrary to Condition No. 23 of a previous planning permission (NA40126) which required the existing dwelling to be demolished, a condition the applicant has not sought to remove.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Section 9.4RD POL 1RD POL 2Meath County Development Plan 2021-2027
Decision Document Summary
This application sought permission for the demolition of an existing single-storey house and garage in Branstown, Dunshaughlin, and the construction of a relocated two-storey replacement dwelling with a new wastewater system. The site is situated in a rural area under strong urban influence. Meath County Council refused the application primarily because the applicant did not adequately demonstrate a local rural housing need, the proposal contravened established rural housing policies, and it fai...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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