Core Refusal Reason
The applicant failed to demonstrate a site-specific rural housing need in an Area Under Strong Urban Influence, and the proposal would exacerbate ribbon development along a local road.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant failed to satisfy the local housing need criteria as evidence indicated they resided primarily in an urban settlement and already co-owned an existing dwelling.
- The proposed development would constitute the 10th dwelling in a row, leading to an undesirable extension and coalescence of ribbon development along local road L-5616-0.
- The proposal represents urban-generated housing in a rural area under strong urban influence, which would be contrary to the Meath County Development Plan 2021-2027 and ministerial guidelines.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Section 9.4Section 9.5Section 9.6RD POL 1RD POL 2RD POL 3RD POL 6RD POL 9Section 9.18RD POL 43RD POL 44RD POL 48INF POL 18INF POL 20RUR DEV SP 2
Decision Document Summary
Aoife McCann sought outline planning permission for a new dwelling, detached garage, and wastewater treatment system on a 0.3 ha site at Betaghstown, Drogheda, Co. Meath. The site is located within a 'Rural Area under Strong Urban Influence' as defined by the Meath County Development Plan 2021-2027. Meath County Council refused the application primarily because the applicant failed to demonstrate a genuine rural housing need, with evidence suggesting their residency was urban-based. Additionally...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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