221551

a new single storey dwelling, opening of a new vehicular entrance to the site, demolition of existing structures on the site and wastewater treatment system and coco filter together with all associated site development works. Significant further information/revised plans submitted on this application

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

The applicant failed to demonstrate a compliant rural housing need and the proposal presented significant concerns regarding traffic safety and inadequate surface water management details.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The applicant failed to provide sufficient documentary evidence to establish an intrinsic local housing need for a dwelling in a rural area designated as being under 'Strong Urban Influence'.
  • The proposed vehicular access was deemed substandard and potentially hazardous due to the inability to achieve required 90-metre sightlines within the applicant's control.
  • The application lacked essential technical data and design calculations for the proposed surface water soakaway system, including required BRE 365 test results.

Cited Policies (CDP)

RD POL 1RD POL 2RD POL 3Section 9.4Section 9.5Policy RD POL 9Section 9.18

Decision Document Summary

The application proposed a single-storey dwelling, demolition of existing structures, and a new wastewater treatment system at Stadalt, Co. Meath. Located in a rural area under 'Strong Urban Influence', the proposal was found to be inconsistent with the Meath County Development Plan 2021-2027. The primary grounds for the negative recommendation included the applicant's failure to prove a site-specific local housing need, the creation of a traffic hazard due to deficient sightlines at the new ent...
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