221665

the construction of a 2 storey dwelling, proprietary wastewater treatment system with polishing unit, new entrance and all ancillary site works

Granted

Core Planning Reasoning

The Inspector recommended a grant of permission as the applicant demonstrated a genuine local housing need in a 'Strong Rural Area', the design is sympathetic to the rural character, and the proposed wastewater and access arrangements are technically sound and compliant with standards.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The applicant meets the requirements for 'persons local to an area' having demonstrated 47 years of residency in the family home located approximately 4.6km from the site and having established social and economic ties.
  • The separation distances between the proposed dwelling and the neighboring property to the north are sufficient to prevent adverse impacts on privacy, sunlight, or residential amenity.
  • Technical issues regarding wastewater treatment and road safety were found to be acceptable, with the Inspector distinguishing this site from a previous refusal on adjacent land due to site-specific subsoil suitability and lower development density.

Cited Policies (CDP)

Meath County Development Plan 2021-2027Policy RUR DEV SP 1Policy RUR DEV SP 2Policy RD POL 4Policy RD POL 5Section 9.4 (Intrinsic Part of the Rural Community)Section 9.5.1 (Development Assessment Criteria)Policy RD POL 9Objective RD OBJ 9Objective RD OBJ 10Objective RD OBJ 11Section 9.6.1 (Access and Other Ancillary Works)Appendix 13 (Meath Rural House Design Guide 2009)

Decision Document Summary

This report assesses a proposal for a 219.67 sqm two-storey dwelling, a wastewater treatment system, and a new entrance on a 0.30-hectare agricultural field in Hoardstown, Co. Meath. Located in a 'Strong Rural Area', the project was appealed by a third party on the grounds of local need eligibility, impact on residential amenity, and risks to groundwater. The Inspector's arguments focused on verifying the applicant's local ties, confirming that previous land transfers did not involve an existing...
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