Core Refusal Reason
The applicant failed to demonstrate a genuine rural housing need in an area under strong urban influence, particularly as a viable alternative housing option already exists on the subject landholding.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant has not sufficiently demonstrated compliance with the 'local need' criteria required for individual house developments in rural areas under strong urban influence as set out in the Meath County Development Plan 2021-2027.
- A second dwelling exists on the landholding which could provide a viable alternative housing option for the applicant, thereby negating the necessity for a new third dwelling on the site.
- The proposed development would materially contravene policies RD POL 1 and RD POL 2 of the County Development Plan and would be contrary to the proper planning and sustainable development of the area.
Cited Policies (CDP)
RD POL 1RD POL 2RD POL 3Section 9.4Section 9.5RD POL 9INF POL 18INF POL 20Section 10.4
Decision Document Summary
The applicant sought outline planning permission for a new dwelling, detached garage, and associated services at Branstown, Dunshaughlin, Co. Meath. The site is located in a rural area designated as being under strong urban influence and within the Tara Skyrne Hills landscape character area. Although the applicant submitted documentation to support a local housing need claim, the Planning Authority identified an existing second dwelling on the landholding (subject to a concurrent retention appli...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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