Core Refusal Reason
Failure to demonstrate a site-specific rural housing need in an area under strong urban influence and inadequate sightlines for the proposed vehicular entrance.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant failed to demonstrate a site-specific rural housing need as required for areas under Strong Urban Influence, specifically noting that the applicant already owns a rural dwelling in another location.
- The proposed development would be contrary to the Sustainable Rural Housing Guidelines and the local needs qualifying criteria set out in Section 9.4 of the Meath County Development Plan 2021-2027.
- The proposed vehicular access arrangements provide inadequate sightlines that do not accord with TII Standards, thereby endangering public safety by reason of traffic hazard.
Cited Policies (CDP)
RD POL 1RD POL 2RD POL 3Section 9.4WS POL 29WS POL 32Meath County Development Plan 2021-2027
Decision Document Summary
The proposal sought permission for a single-storey residential dwelling, garage, and wastewater treatment system at Kilglass, Longwood, Co. Meath. The site is situated in a rural area designated as being under 'Strong Urban Influence'. Meath County Council refused the application primarily because the applicant, who already owns a dwelling in Dogstown, Trim, failed to establish a genuine site-specific rural housing need. Furthermore, the planning authority determined that the proposed entrance l...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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