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the construction of a two storey detached farm dwelling house, detached storey and a half garage, storage and plant room building, vehicular access via the existing farm entrance gateway and access road, new internal access road, wastewater treatment unit and percolation area along with all associated services, service connections, landscape and site development works
Refused
Core Refusal Reason
The applicant failed to demonstrate a site-specific rural housing need, and the proposed dwelling's siting in the middle of an open field was deemed visually obtrusive and contrary to local design guidelines.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant has not established a site-specific rural generated housing need as required for a rural area designated as being under Strong Urban Influence.
- The proposed dwelling is located in the middle of an open field, creating a visually obtrusive feature that fails to respect or integrate with the surrounding landscape and topography.
- The scale and massing of the proposed two-storey building are considered inappropriate for the site and would set an undesirable future precedent for development in the area.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Section 11.14.3Section 9.2Section 9.3Section 9.4Section 10.4RD POL 9Meath County Development Plan 2021-2027
Decision Document Summary
The proposal involved the construction of a large two-storey detached farm dwelling and associated garage on a 1.63 ha site at Steeplestown, Trim, Co. Meath. The site is located in a rural area under 'Strong Urban Influence' where strict residency criteria apply. Meath County Council refused permission primarily because the applicant did not provide a 'Local Need Form' or sufficient evidence to prove they are an intrinsic part of the rural community. Additionally, the Planning Authority found th...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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