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the development will consist of the following: (1) To construct a single storied dwelling house (2) To construct a detached domestic building consisting of a therapy room with a home gym, shower room and toilet, plant room and fuel store (3) to install a proprietary wastewater treatment unit and percolation area (4) to make a new entrance onto the public road and (5) and ancillary site works

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

The applicant failed to demonstrate a site-specific rural housing need in an area under strong urban influence, and the proposal would exacerbate ribbon development in the locality.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The applicant failed to provide sufficient evidence to meet the Local Needs Qualifying Criteria for a rural dwelling in an area designated as being under Strong Urban Influence.
  • The proposed development would result in an excessive concentration of residential development, contributing to and exacerbating undesirable ribbon development along the public road.
  • The proposal would lead to the encroachment of random rural development, militating against the preservation of the rural environment and the efficient provision of public services and infrastructure.

Cited Policies (CDP)

Meath County Development Plan 2021-2027Section 9.4Section 9.5Section 9.5.2Section 9.18RD POL 1RD POL 2RD POL 3Chapter 11

Decision Document Summary

The proposal sought permission for a single-story 4-bedroom dwelling, a detached domestic building containing a therapy room and gym, a wastewater treatment system, and a new entrance at Painestown, Kilmoon, Ashbourne, Co. Meath. The site is located within a rural area identified as being under Strong Urban Influence. Meath County Council refused the application because the applicant did not demonstrate a site-specific rural housing need as required by the County Development Plan. Furthermore, t...
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