Core Refusal Reason
The application was refused due to the applicant's failure to demonstrate a site-specific rural housing need, a lack of legal interest in the subject lands, and potential traffic safety hazards near the M4 motorway.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant failed to demonstrate a site-specific rural-generated housing need as required for a rural area under strong urban influence, making the proposal contrary to the Meath County Development Plan 2021-2027.
- The applicant does not possess sufficient legal interest in the entirety of the application site, as a portion of the lands (Folio MH52388F) is in the ownership of Meath County Council without a letter of consent.
- The proposal is considered premature and potentially detrimental to the safety and operational efficiency of the national road network due to its proximity to the M4 Motorway and Junction 9.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Section 9.4Rural Area under Strong Urban Influence (Area 1)WL - White Lands - Existing Residential
Decision Document Summary
Laura Daly sought planning permission for a two-storey dwelling and detached garage at Johnstown, Enfield, Co. Meath. The site is located in a rural area designated as being under 'Strong Urban Influence' and is in close proximity to the M4 motorway. Meath County Council refused the application because the applicant failed to establish a genuine rural housing need, lacked legal interest in a portion of the site owned by the Local Authority, and submitted insufficient information to prove the dev...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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