Core Refusal Reason
The applicant failed to demonstrate a site-specific rural housing need, and the proposal would create a traffic hazard while negatively impacting the setting of a protected structure.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant failed to establish a demonstrable site-specific rural housing need as required by the Meath County Development Plan 2021-2027 and national sustainable housing guidelines.
- The proposed development would endanger public safety by creating a traffic hazard due to inadequate sightlines at the site entrance, failing to meet Transport Infrastructure Ireland standards.
- The proposal would adversely impact the architectural heritage, setting, and character of Gaulstown House (a protected structure) and the surrounding landscape, contrary to policy HER POL 14.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Section 11.14.3Section 9.2Section 9.3Section 9.4Section 10.4HER POL 14
Decision Document Summary
This application sought permission for a detached dwelling, garage, and wastewater treatment system on a 0.4ha site at Gaulstown, Duleek, Co. Meath. The site is located in a rural area under strong urban influence where residential development is restricted to those with a functional need to live in the community. Meath County Council refused the application on three primary grounds: the lack of a proven rural housing need, the creation of a traffic hazard due to substandard sightlines, and the ...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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