Core Refusal Reason
The applicant failed to demonstrate a site-specific rural housing need and the proposal seeks to retain a structure that was legally required to be demolished under a previous planning condition.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant failed to demonstrate compliance with the 'local need' criteria set out in Section 10.4 of the Meath County Development Plan 2021-2027, particularly as they are already the owner of a property in Ratoath.
- The proposal would materially contravene policies RD POL 1 and RD POL 2, which aim to manage one-off housing in rural areas under strong urban influence by restricting development to those with a functional economic or social need.
- The application seeks to retain a dwelling that was expressly required to be demolished under Condition No. 23 of planning permission NA40126; the applicant failed to apply for the removal of this condition, making the proposal contrary to the proper planning and sustainable development of the area.
Cited Policies (CDP)
RD POL 1RD POL 2RD POL 3Section 9.4Section 9.5Section 10.4RUR DEV SP 2INF POL 18INF POL 20
Decision Document Summary
The applicant sought permission for the retention of an existing dwelling and garage, and permission for a new vehicular entrance and wastewater services at Branstown, Dunshaughlin, Co. Meath. The site is located within a rural area designated as being under 'Strong Urban Influence.' The local authority refused the application on two primary grounds: first, the applicant failed to prove a genuine local rural housing need as they already own a residential property elsewhere; and second, the dwell...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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