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retention permission consists of: conversion of part of agricultural building at first floor level to use as a self contained living unit, installation of sewage facilities to service the living unit, together with all associated site works. Permission is also sought to construct piers and wing walls at the entrance to the site

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

The applicant failed to demonstrate a genuine local housing need in a rural area under strong urban influence, and the development was deemed to have poor design and potential traffic safety issues.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The applicant failed to demonstrate compliance with the local housing need criteria for a rural area under strong urban influence as set out in Section 9.4 of the Meath County Development Plan 2021-2027.
  • The design of the dwelling, characterized by inappropriate finishes, a balcony feature, and siting behind the established building line, is contrary to the Meath Rural House Design Guide and would result in haphazard development.
  • The proposed development would endanger public safety by reason of a traffic hazard because the applicant failed to demonstrate that adequate sightlines are available at the entrance to the public road.

Cited Policies (CDP)

RD POL 1RD POL 2Section 9.4Appendix 13INF POL 18INF POL 20

Decision Document Summary

Brian Dalrymple sought retention permission for the conversion of the first floor of an agricultural building into a three-bedroom self-contained living unit, along with permission for new entrance piers at Boden Park, Kilbrew, Ashbourne. The site is located in a rural area designated as being under 'strong urban influence.' Meath County Council refused the application primarily because the applicant did not provide sufficient evidence of a functional local housing need. Additionally, the planni...
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