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the construction of a single storey dwellinghouse, a domestic garage, a well, a waste water treatment system and percolation area to the EPA recommendation 2021, and an entrance to the public road, together with all other works ancillary to the overall development. Significant further information/revised plans submitted on this application

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

The Planning Authority determined that the application failed to sufficiently verify the applicant's local housing need, proposed a non-compliant entrance onto a strategic regional road (R148), and featured a dwelling design with excessive length and porch depth.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The applicant provided conflicting address information (Birrfield and Cois Ma Boinne), necessitating further verification of their occupancy history to satisfy the rural housing local needs criteria.
  • The proposed development seeks a new domestic entrance onto the R148, a strategic regional road where access is restricted under policy RD POL 40 to safeguard road function and safety.
  • The architectural design, specifically the 17.5m length and the 2.2m deep front porch, is considered excessive and requires revision to better integrate with the rural site context.

Cited Policies (CDP)

RD POL 4RD POL 5Section 9.4Section 9.15.2RD POL 40Map 9.2

Decision Document Summary

Dominic Gannon sought permission for a single-storey dwelling, garage, and associated services at Mulphedder, Clonard, Co. Meath, on a 0.65ha greenfield site zoned as a 'Rural Area'. While the principle of development is considered under rural settlement policies, the Planning Authority issued a request for Further Information (effectively stalling the grant of permission). The primary concerns involve the lack of clarity regarding the applicant's local housing need due to inconsistent address d...
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