Core Refusal Reason
The Planning Authority determined that the application was insufficient for a grant of permission, issuing a request for Further Information due to a lack of evidence regarding local housing need, inadequate traffic safety sightlines, and the absence of a required Habitats Directive Screening Statement.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant failed to provide sufficient documentation to demonstrate compliance with the rural housing policy and a genuine local housing need based on agricultural or rural-resource employment.
- The proposed use of an existing agricultural entrance lacks demonstrated unobstructed sightlines of 90 metres onto the LP2203, posing a potential traffic hazard.
- A Habitats Directive Screening Statement is required to assess potential impacts on the River Boyne and River Blackwater SAC/SPA, located approximately 450m from the site.
Cited Policies (CDP)
National Policy Objective 19RD POL 6Section 9.3Section 9.4RD POL 9Section 9.18DCS 2016-22
Decision Document Summary
Kilcooley Dairies Ltd sought permission for a single-story farm accommodation dwelling and wastewater treatment system at Trubley, Bective, Co. Meath. The site is located in a 'strong rural area' under the Meath County Development Plan 2021-2027. Although the house design was considered acceptable, the Planning Authority found the application deficient. Permission was not granted at this stage because the applicant did not prove a specific local housing need, failed to demonstrate safe 90-metre ...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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