Core Refusal Reason
The applicant failed to demonstrate a site-specific rural housing need in an area under strong urban influence, and the proposed dwelling design was deemed visually obtrusive and poorly integrated into the landscape.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant did not establish a site-specific rural generated housing need or meet the Local Needs Qualifying Criteria required for development within a rural 'Area Under Strong Urban Influence'.
- The proposed design, scale, and massing of the dwelling were considered visually obtrusive and failed to respect or integrate with the character of the surrounding rural landscape, contravening Policy RD POL 29.
- The development would be contrary to the Sustainable Rural Housing Guidelines for Planning Authorities and the proper planning and sustainable development of the area.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Meath County Development Plan 2021-2027Policy RD POL 29Section 9.4Section 9.5Section 9.18Policy RD POL 1Policy RD POL 2Policy RD POL 3
Decision Document Summary
The proposal involved the construction of a storey-and-a-half dwelling, a domestic garage, and a wastewater treatment system at Crowpark, Kildalkey, Trim, Co. Meath. The site is situated in a rural area under 'Strong Urban Influence' and high landscape sensitivity near the Boyne Valley. Meath County Council refused permission because the applicant failed to provide sufficient documentation to prove a local housing need. Furthermore, the planning authority determined that the dwelling's design wa...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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