Core Refusal Reason
Failure to demonstrate a site-specific rural-generated housing need in an area under strong urban influence, contrary to the settlement strategy of the Meath County Development Plan 2021-2027.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant has not demonstrated a site-specific rural housing need in compliance with the policies of the Meath County Development Plan 2021-2027 for an area under strong urban influence.
- The proposed development is not rurally-generated and, according to the County Development Plan, such housing should be more properly located in designated settlement centres.
- Granting permission would be contrary to the proper planning and sustainable development of the area and would conflict with the established rural housing policy intended to protect the rural environment.
Cited Policies (CDP)
RD POL 1RD POL 2RD POL 3Section 9.4RD POL 9WS POL 29WS POL 32Section 9.6.1
Decision Document Summary
Paula and Patrick Mulligan applied for permission to construct a single-storey detached dwelling, garage, and waste water treatment system at Brideswell, Calgath, Kilcock, Co. Meath. The site is located in a rural area under 'Strong Urban Influence' where development is restricted to those with a defined local need. Meath County Council refused the application because the applicants failed to establish a site-specific rural housing need, concluding that the proposal was contrary to the Meath Cou...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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