Core Refusal Reason
Failure to demonstrate a site-specific rural housing need and the creation of inappropriate backland development that deviates from the established building line.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicants failed to provide sufficient documentary evidence to establish a site-specific rural housing need within a designated 'Strong Rural Area' as required by the County Development Plan.
- The proposed siting of the dwelling at a significant setback from the public road constitutes backland development that is contrary to the established building line of the area.
- The development would negatively impact the residential amenity of adjoining properties, depreciate their value, and set an undesirable precedent for similar future development.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Meath County Development Plan 2021-2027Chapter 9
Decision Document Summary
The applicant sought permission for a two-storey detached dwelling, garage, and wastewater treatment system at Anneville, Clonard, Co. Meath, a site located within a 'Strong Rural Area'. The application was refused primarily because the applicants did not satisfactorily demonstrate compliance with rural housing policy requirements regarding site-specific need. Furthermore, the Planning Authority found the proposed layout unacceptable, as the significant setback from the road would create backlan...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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