Core Refusal Reason
Failure to demonstrate a rural-generated housing need or intrinsic links to the local rural community in a designated 'Strong Rural Area'.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant failed to submit a local needs form or provide adequate documentation to demonstrate intrinsic links to the rural community or a genuine rural-generated housing need.
- The proposed development is located in a 'Strong Rural Area' where policy aims to restrict housing to those who are intrinsically part of the rural community and do not currently own a property.
- Granting permission would be contrary to the Meath County Development Plan 2021-2027 and would establish an undesirable future precedent for similar developments in the area.
Cited Policies (CDP)
RD POL 4RD POL 5Section 9.4WS POL 29WS POL 32Meath County Development Plan 2021-2027
Decision Document Summary
Leonard Farrell sought planning permission for a single-storey dwelling, detached garage, and sewage treatment system at Towlaght, Clonard, Co. Meath. The site is situated within a 'Strong Rural Area' and a landscape of high value and sensitivity. Meath County Council refused the application primarily because the applicant failed to demonstrate a legitimate rural housing need or intrinsic links to the area, as required by the Meath County Development Plan 2021-2027. Consequently, the proposal wa...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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