Core Refusal Reason
Failure to demonstrate a site-specific rural housing need in an area designated as being under Strong Urban Influence.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicants failed to provide sufficient justification for a second dwelling on the landholding or demonstrate why their existing two-storey dwelling could not be adapted to meet their health-related needs.
- The proposal does not satisfy the Local Needs Qualifying Criteria as set out in Section 9.4 of the Meath County Development Plan 2021-2027 for areas under Strong Urban Influence.
- Granting permission would be contrary to the Sustainable Rural Housing Guidelines for Planning Authorities and would set an undesirable precedent for similar developments in the area.
Cited Policies (CDP)
RD POL 1RD POL 2RD POL 3Section 9.4RD POL 9WS POL 29WS POL 32Appendix 13
Decision Document Summary
Kathleen and Bernard Cooke sought planning permission for a 207sq.m single-storey dwelling, domestic garage, and wastewater treatment system at Bryanstown, Kilcock, Co. Meath. The site is located in a rural area categorized as being under Strong Urban Influence. Although the design and siting were generally considered compliant with the Meath Rural House Design Guide, the application was refused because the applicants, who already own a two-storey dwelling on the farm, failed to adequately justi...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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