Core Refusal Reason
Failure to demonstrate compliance with rural housing policy (local need), inappropriate dwelling design regarding the roof profile, and substandard entrance/sightline arrangements.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant failed to provide sufficient documentary evidence to demonstrate a location-specific rural housing need in accordance with the criteria set out in Section 9.4 of the Meath County Development Plan 2021-2027.
- The design of the proposed dormer dwelling is considered unacceptable as the front roof profile over-dominates the front elevation, which is not in accordance with the Meath Rural Design Guide.
- The proposed entrance layout and sightlines are deficient, with required works falling outside the red line boundary and the design failing to meet the setback and safety requirements of the Meath Rural Design Guide.
Cited Policies (CDP)
RUR DEV SP 2RD POL 4RD POL 5Section 9.4INF POL 18INF POL 20
Decision Document Summary
The proposal involves the construction of a dormer dwelling and effluent treatment system on a 0.221ha site in Mooneystown, Drumcondrath, Co. Meath. The site is situated in a 'strong rural area' where development is restricted to those with a proven local need. Although the document concludes with a request for Further Information, it highlights critical failures: the applicants did not adequately demonstrate their rural housing need, the dwelling's roof profile was deemed visually intrusive and...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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