Core Refusal Reason
The applicants failed to sufficiently demonstrate a local housing need in accordance with the County Development Plan and the proposed site access layout was deemed unacceptable by the Transportation Department.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicants have not provided sufficient documentary evidence to demonstrate a local housing need in compliance with the Meath County Development Plan 2021-2027.
- A signed Affidavit and additional official documentary evidence are required to verify the applicants' residency at their stated address for a substantial period of time.
- The proposed site layout is unsatisfactory as the access driveway runs parallel to the public road, necessitating a revised design to meet transportation safety standards.
Cited Policies (CDP)
RUR DEV SP 2RD POL 1RD POL 2RD POL 3RD POL 9Section 9.4Section 9.5Section 9.18
Decision Document Summary
The proposal involves the construction of a 176.5 sqm bungalow, a domestic garage, and a septic tank system on a 0.3-hectare site at Knightsbrook, Trim, Co. Meath. The site is located in a rural area designated as being under 'Strong Urban Influence.' Although the design was considered consistent with the Rural Design Guide, the Planning Authority issued a request for Further Information (effectively stalling the grant of permission) because the applicants failed to adequately establish a functi...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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