Core Refusal Reason
The applicants failed to demonstrate a site-specific rural housing need for a dwelling in an area under strong urban influence, as required by the Meath County Development Plan 2021-2027.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicants failed to provide sufficient documentary evidence to establish a genuine, site-specific rural housing need based on their employment or local ties, as required for areas under strong urban influence.
- The proposed development is considered urban-generated housing that should be more properly located within designated settlement centres rather than the open countryside.
- Granting permission would be contrary to the Sustainable Rural Housing Guidelines and the Meath County Development Plan 2021-2027, and would establish an undesirable future precedent for similar developments.
Cited Policies (CDP)
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Decision Document Summary
Greg Jackson and Fiona Roche sought permission for a two-bed passive house, game larder, and associated services at Lisdornan, Julianstown, Co. Meath. The site is located in a rural area categorized as being under 'Strong Urban Influence' in the Meath County Development Plan 2021-2027. While the contemporary design was considered broadly acceptable, the application was refused because the applicants failed to demonstrate a site-specific rural housing need. The planner determined that the documen...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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