Core Refusal Reason
The applicant failed to demonstrate a genuine, location-specific rural housing need in a 'Low Development Pressure Area' as required by the Meath County Development Plan 2021-2027.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant failed to provide robust evidence of a location-specific rural housing need to comply with the qualifying criteria for a 'Low Development Pressure Area' as outlined in Section 9.4 of the Meath County Development Plan 2021-2027.
- The proposed development is contrary to the policy of the Sustainable Rural Housing Guidelines for Planning Authorities and the Meath County Development Plan 2021-2027 regarding the management of rural housing.
- Granting permission would be contrary to the proper planning and sustainable development of the area and would establish a very undesirable future precedent for similar developments where a rural housing need has not been established.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Section 9.2Section 9.3Section 9.4Section 10.4Appendix 13
Decision Document Summary
The proposal sought permission for a single-storey dwelling, domestic garage, and secondary wastewater treatment system on a 0.516ha site in Loughan, Moynalty, Co. Meath. The site is located in a rural area categorized as a 'Low Development Pressure Area' under the Meath County Development Plan 2021-2027. The application was refused because the Planning Authority was not satisfied that the applicant demonstrated a genuine rural housing need, specifically noting that the applicant already owns pr...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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