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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 waste water 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-generated housing need for a dwelling in an area designated as being under Strong Urban Influence.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The applicant has not established a location-specific rural housing need as required for an area under Strong Urban Influence.
  • The documentation provided, including a solicitor's letter regarding personal circumstances, was deemed insufficient to justify a grant of planning permission.
  • The proposed development would be contrary to the Sustainable Rural Housing Guidelines and the Meath County Development Plan 2021-2027, establishing an undesirable future precedent.

Cited Policies (CDP)

Section 11.14.3Section 9.2Section 9.3Section 9.4Section 10.4RD POL 9S9.5.2

Decision Document Summary

The proposal sought permission for a single-story dwelling, a detached domestic building containing a therapy room and gym, and associated site works at Painestown, Kilmoon, Ashbourne, Co. Meath. The site is located within a rural area identified as being under 'Strong Urban Influence' where development is restricted to those who are intrinsically part of the rural community. While the design and technical aspects such as wastewater treatment and access were generally considered acceptable, the ...
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