Core Refusal Reason
The applicant failed to demonstrate a site-specific rural housing need and the proposed dwelling design was considered visually obtrusive and contrary to rural design guidelines.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant failed to establish a site-specific rural generated housing need for the proposed development in a rural area outside of any designated settlement.
- The proposed dwelling design, including its excessive height, rear flat roof dormer, and backland layout, is considered visually obtrusive and fails to integrate with the character of the surrounding rural landscape.
- The development would materially contravene the policies of the Meath County Development Plan 2021-2027 and the Meath Rural House Design Guide, establishing an undesirable future precedent.
Cited Policies (CDP)
RD POL 6RD POL 7RD POL 9Section 9.4Section 9.5Section 9.6.1Section 3.1Section 4.2Section 5.2Section 4.1
Decision Document Summary
The proposal sought permission for a two-storey dwelling with second-floor attic accommodation, a detached garage, and a stable block at Ballynaskea, Enfield, Co. Meath. The site is located in a rural area under low development pressure. Meath County Council refused the application primarily because the applicant did not sufficiently demonstrate a local housing need in compliance with the County Development Plan. Additionally, the planning authority determined that the design approach, specifica...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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