Core Refusal Reason
The proposal fails to demonstrate a rural-generated housing need for the portion of the site located in a 'Strong Rural Area' and the proposed layout is considered incompatible with the rural character of the area and the Meath Rural House Design Guide.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant failed to establish a site-specific rural-generated housing need for the units proposed within the 'Strong Rural Area' outside of the designated Lobinstown Rural Node boundary.
- The proposed site layout, characterized by excessive setbacks from the public road and a suburban-type internal access road, is contrary to the Meath Rural House Design Guide and would adversely impact visual amenities.
- The development would materially contravene the Meath County Development Plan 2021-2027 and establish an undesirable precedent for unsustainable development in a rural area.
Cited Policies (CDP)
RD POL 9Section 11.14.3Section 9.2Section 9.3Section 9.4Rural Node Zoning Objective RNRD OBJ 2Chapter 9Chapter 11
Decision Document Summary
Seamus Megan sought outline permission for six detached houses and associated wastewater treatment systems at Lobinstown, Co. Meath. The subject site is split between the Lobinstown Rural Node and a 'Strong Rural Area'. The application was refused primarily because the applicant did not demonstrate a specific rural housing need for the development outside the node boundary. Furthermore, the planning authority determined that the proposed layout, featuring large setbacks and a suburban-style road...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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