Core Refusal Reason
Failure to demonstrate a genuine local housing need and non-compliance with rural design standards.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant failed to demonstrate compliance with the local housing need criteria as set out in the County Development Plan, particularly given evidence suggesting ownership of another dwelling in Duleek.
- The proposed development would result in urban-generated housing in a rural area under strong urban influence, which would contravene policies RD POL 1 and RD POL 2 of the County Development Plan.
- The design of the dwelling is considered contrary to the Meath Rural House Design Guide, as it would be visually obtrusive, fail to respect the surrounding landscape, and establish an undesirable future precedent.
Cited Policies (CDP)
RD POL 1RD POL 2RD POL 3RD POL 9Section 9.4Section 9.5Section 10.4Appendix 13
Decision Document Summary
The applicant, Richard Keogh, sought permission for a storey-and-a-half to single-storey four-bedroom detached dwelling, garage, and wastewater treatment system at Hilltown, Garristown, Co. Meath. The site is situated in a rural area under strong urban influence. Meath County Council refused the application on two main grounds: first, the applicant failed to provide sufficient evidence of a local housing need, with land registry searches suggesting existing property ownership; and second, the pr...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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