Core Refusal Reason
The applicant failed to demonstrate a site-specific rural housing need or satisfy the Local Needs Qualifying Criteria required for a development within an 'Area Under Strong Urban Influence'.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed development is located in a rural area designated as being under 'Strong Urban Influence' where housing is restricted to those with a demonstrable social or economic need to live in the locality.
- Based on the documentation submitted, the applicant has failed to establish a genuine, site-specific rural housing need in compliance with the criteria set out in Section 10.4 of the Meath County Development Plan 2021-2027.
- Granting permission would be contrary to the Sustainable Rural Housing Guidelines for Planning Authorities and would undermine the proper planning and sustainable development of the rural area.
Cited Policies (CDP)
RUR DEV SP 2RD POL 1RD POL 2RD POL 3Section 9.4Section 9.5RD POL 9Section 9.18Section 10.4
Decision Document Summary
Paul McDonnell sought planning permission for a storey-and-a-half style dwelling, domestic garage, and proprietary wastewater treatment system at Brownstown, Navan, Co. Meath. The site is located in a rural area identified as being under 'Strong Urban Influence'. The application was refused because the planning authority determined that the applicant did not provide sufficient evidence to demonstrate a functional rural housing need or satisfy the local needs criteria defined in the County Develo...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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