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the retention of existing agricultural shed and its conversion to 2 bed apartment at new first floor mezzanine level with storage at ground level, waste water treatment system and polishing filter, a new access from the existing internal site driveway, new well and landscaping and ancillary site works

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

The proposal failed to demonstrate a rural housing need in an area under strong urban influence, and the provision of a rural apartment was deemed contrary to settlement strategy and design guidelines.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The applicant failed to establish a rural-generated housing need for a dwelling in an area designated as being under Strong Urban Influence, which is contrary to the proper planning and sustainable development of the area.
  • The provision of an apartment in this rural location materially contravenes policies DM POL 12 and DM POL 13, which direct such developments to sustainable settlement centers with public transport access.
  • The design of the proposed development is considered visually obtrusive and out of character with the rural landscape, failing to comply with the Meath Rural House Design Guide (Appendix 13).

Cited Policies (CDP)

RD POL 1RD POL 2RD POL 3RD POL 30RD POL 31RD POL 32RD POL 33RD POL 34RD POL 35DM POL 12DM POL 13Appendix 13

Decision Document Summary

The proposal involved the retention of an agricultural shed and its conversion into a two-bedroom apartment at Tullaghmeden, Drumree, Co. Meath, located in a rural area under Strong Urban Influence. Meath County Council refused the application on three main grounds: the lack of a demonstrated rural housing need by the applicant, the unsuitability of an apartment development in a rural location contrary to settlement policies, and the poor design which was deemed visually obtrusive and inconsiste...
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