Core Refusal Reason
The applicant failed to establish the principle of development for the residential conversion of an agricultural shed under Policy RD POL 34, compounded by significant information deficits regarding wastewater treatment, site access, and planning history.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant failed to demonstrate that the structure was ever a habitable dwelling, which is a prerequisite for the replacement dwelling policy and for the sensitive restoration of vernacular buildings under Policy RD POL 34.
- Insufficient technical documentation was provided to confirm that the wastewater treatment system complies with the EPA Code of Practice 2021 or that the site entrance meets required safety sightlines.
- Significant discrepancies exist regarding the site's planning history, the internal layout of the dwelling, and the presence of additional structures not shown on the submitted site layout plan.
Cited Policies (CDP)
RD POL 34Meath County Development Plan 2021-2027Section 10.15.1Map 10.1
Decision Document Summary
This planning application (File 24/195) seeks retention permission for the conversion of an agricultural shed into a residential dwelling and the upgrading of a septic tank at Creewood, Slane, Co. Meath. The site is located in a rural, high-value landscape. The Meath County Council planner recommended a request for Further Information (effectively a 'soft refusal' pending significant data) because the applicant failed to prove a local housing need or demonstrate that the structure qualifies for ...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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