Core Refusal Reason
The application was refused due to the applicant's failure to demonstrate a local rural housing need, a design that is visually obtrusive and non-compliant with rural design guidelines, and inadequate sightlines at the proposed entrance creating a traffic hazard.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant failed to provide robust evidence of a location-specific rural housing need as required by Section 9.4 of the Meath County Development Plan 2021-2027 for a 'Low Development Pressure Area'.
- The proposed two-storey dwelling design is considered visually obtrusive and fails to integrate with the surrounding landscape, contrary to the Meath Rural House Design Guide.
- Insufficient information was provided to demonstrate that safe sightlines are achievable at the proposed entrance, which would result in a traffic hazard and endanger public safety.
Cited Policies (CDP)
RD POL 6Section 9.4INF POL 18INF POL 20Appendix 13Meath Rural House Design Guide
Decision Document Summary
Marion Farrelly proposed the construction of a two-storey dwelling and a secondary wastewater treatment system at Loughan, Motnalty, Co. Meath, situated in a rural area northwest of Kells. Meath County Council refused permission primarily because the applicant did not sufficiently demonstrate compliance with rural housing policy regarding local need. Additionally, the planning authority found the dwelling's height and design to be inappropriate for the site's context and determined that the prop...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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