Core Refusal Reason
Failure to demonstrate a site-specific local housing need in an Area Under Strong Urban Influence and inappropriate design/scale contrary to the Meath Rural House Design Guide.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicants failed to demonstrate a site-specific rural housing need for this location as required by Section 9.4 of the Meath County Development Plan 2021-2027 for areas under strong urban influence.
- The proposed dwelling's size, scale, and massing, featuring double front projections and wide gables, are considered bulky and contrary to the Meath Rural House Design Guide.
- The development would form a visually obtrusive feature in the landscape that fails to respect or integrate with the character of the surrounding rural area, contravening policy RD POL 9.
Cited Policies (CDP)
RUR DEV SP 2RD POL 1RD POL 2RD POL 3RD POL 6Section 9.4Section 9.5Section 9.6RD POL 9RD POL 43RD POL 44RD POL 48INF POL 18INF POL 20
Decision Document Summary
The proposal sought permission for a 225sqm single-storey dwelling, a 113sqm garage and stable block, and a proprietary wastewater treatment system on a 0.4ha site at Cultromer, Drumree, Co. Meath. The site is located within an 'Area Under Strong Urban Influence' as defined by the Meath County Development Plan 2021-2027. The application was refused because the applicants did not sufficiently demonstrate a local housing need, with their family homes located at distances (5.6km and 7.8km) deemed e...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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