2460508
retention permission for change of use of former motorway works office to residential accommodation including conversion of attic to Living space and access laneway to structure and completion of same . Permission for new waste water treatment system and percolation area , decommission existing septic tank , new residential entrance gate to public road and all associated site works
Refused
Core Refusal Reason
The application was refused due to the applicant's failure to demonstrate a site-specific local housing need, non-compliance with rural design standards, and inadequate sightlines at the proposed entrance.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant failed to demonstrate a genuine local housing need as required by Section 9.4 of the Development Plan, particularly as they already own a dwelling in the vicinity.
- The proposed retention of the converted office structure contravenes Policy RD POL 9 as its design, including attic conversion and roof pitches, is haphazard and fails to integrate with the rural character of the area.
- The development would create a traffic hazard because the applicant failed to demonstrate the provision of necessary 90-metre sightlines from the proposed site entrance.
Cited Policies (CDP)
RA - Rural Area zoning objectiveRD POL 1RD POL 2RD POL 3Section 9.4Section 9.5RD POL 9Section 9.18Chapter 11Meath Rural House Design Guide
Decision Document Summary
This application sought retention permission for the change of use of a former motorway works office to a residential dwelling, including an attic conversion and a new site entrance at Kilsharvan, Bellewstown, Co. Meath. The site is located in a rural area under strong urban influence. Meath County Council refused the application because the applicant did not establish a rural-generated housing need, the design of the structure was deemed substandard and inconsistent with the Meath Rural House D...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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