Core Refusal Reason
The applicant failed to demonstrate a rural housing need in an area under strong urban influence, failed to justify the scale of the agricultural structures, and failed to provide adequate visibility splays.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant failed to demonstrate compliance with Local Needs Qualifying Criteria or a rural housing need for a dwelling in an 'Area Under Strong Urban Influence' as required by Section 9.4 of the Meath County Development Plan 2021-2027.
- No documentation or justification was provided to support the retention of agricultural storage and stable structures of the scale proposed at this specific location.
- The proposal failed to demonstrate that safe visibility splays could be provided in accordance with required standards (RD POL 43), representing a potential traffic hazard.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Section 9.4RD POL 43
Decision Document Summary
This application sought retention permission for a reconstructed derelict cottage as a dwelling, a wastewater treatment system, and an agricultural storage shed with stable boxes at Cloghan, Ardcath, Co. Meath. The site is situated in a rural area designated as being 'Under Strong Urban Influence'. Meath County Council refused the application on three primary grounds: the lack of evidence regarding a genuine rural housing need for the applicant, the absence of justification for the scale of the ...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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