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the development will consist of a) A new two storey dwelling consisting of a lounge, kitchen/dining, family room, playroom, office, pantry and utility at ground level, with 4 bedrooms, 2 en-suites, walk in wardrobe and bathroom at first floor level. b) Domestic garage. c) Waste water treatment system and polishing filter. d) Recessed entrance, along with all associated site development and facilitating works

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

Failure to demonstrate a site-specific rural housing need in an area under strong urban influence, combined with concerns regarding ribbon development and inappropriate design/siting.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The applicants failed to demonstrate a site-specific rural housing need or comply with local needs qualifying criteria for an area under Strong Urban Influence as per Section 9.4 of the Meath County Development Plan 2021-2027.
  • The proposed development would constitute an excessive concentration and density of development (ribbon development) in a rural area, militating against the preservation of the rural environment.
  • The design and siting of the dwelling, specifically its location in the center of an open and exposed site, fails to comply with the Meath Rural House Design Guide and relevant development plan policies regarding rural character.

Cited Policies (CDP)

Section 9.4RD POL 1RD POL 2RD POL 3Section 9.5.2Section 9.6Section 9.6.1RD POL 9

Decision Document Summary

Mark and Alison McCormack sought permission for a two-storey dwelling, domestic garage, and wastewater treatment system at Kilglin, Kilcock, Co. Meath. The site is located in a rural area designated as being under 'Strong Urban Influence'. Meath County Council refused the application primarily because the applicants did not establish a genuine local housing need. Additionally, the planning authority determined that the project would exacerbate ribbon development along the local road and that the...
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