Core Refusal Reason
The applicant failed to demonstrate a site-specific rural housing need, the design was deemed visually obtrusive for the rural landscape, and there was insufficient information regarding wastewater treatment capacity.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The development is contrary to the Meath County Development Plan 2021-2027 as the applicant failed to establish a site-specific rural generated housing need in an area designated as being under low development pressure.
- The log cabin structure, specifically its external materials and design, is considered unduly prominent and obtrusive within the rural landscape and does not comply with the Meath Rural House Design Guide.
- Insufficient information was submitted to demonstrate that the existing septic tank has the capacity to safely accommodate the additional wastewater discharge, representing a potential risk to public health and the environment.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Chapter 9Chapter 11Section 11.14.3Section 9.2Section 9.3Section 9.4
Decision Document Summary
The proposal sought retention permission for a 43sq.m single-bedroom log cabin residential unit and connection to existing services at Clongowny, Crosskiel, Co. Meath. The site is located in a rural area under low development pressure where residential development is restricted to those with a defined local need. The application was refused because the applicant did not provide documentation establishing a rural housing need, the timber-clad design was deemed inappropriate for the visual ameniti...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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