Core Refusal Reason
The applicant failed to demonstrate a site-specific rural housing need in an area designated as being under Strong Urban Influence, as required by the Meath County Development Plan 2021-2027.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The application site is located within a Rural Area under Strong Urban Influence where strict criteria for local housing need apply under the Meath County Development Plan 2021-2027.
- The applicant failed to provide sufficient evidence to meet the Local Needs Qualifying Criteria as outlined in Section 9.4 of the Development Plan, specifically regarding a site-specific rural generated housing need.
- Granting permission would be contrary to the Sustainable Rural Housing Guidelines for Planning Authorities and would establish an undesirable future precedent for haphazard development in the area.
Cited Policies (CDP)
RUR DEV SP 2RD POL 1RD POL 2RD POL 3Section 9.4RD POL 9WS POL 29WS POL 32
Decision Document Summary
The proposal involved the construction of a four-bedroom two-storey dwelling, a detached garage, and a wastewater treatment system at Mulhussey, Kilcock, Co. Meath. The site is located within a Rural Area under Strong Urban Influence and the Tara Skryne Hills Landscape Character Area. Meath County Council refused the application because the applicant did not adequately demonstrate a site-specific rural housing need or satisfy the local needs qualifying criteria set out in Section 9.4 of the Coun...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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