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retention of existing single storey dwelling and combined entrance with adjoining cottage to public road and to close up existing agricultural entrance to public road (R156). Permission is also sought to decommission existing septic tank serving both existing cottage and single storey dwelling for retention. To provide 2 no. new proprietary sewage treatment systems with associated site works

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

Failure to demonstrate a site-specific rural housing need in an area under strong urban influence, traffic safety concerns regarding sightlines, and material contravention of a previous planning condition requiring a single residential unit.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The applicant failed to establish a site-specific rural generated housing need for a dwelling in this 'Area Under Strong Urban Influence', making the proposal contrary to Policy RD POL 1 of the Meath County Development Plan 2021-2027.
  • The Planning Authority is not satisfied that the development would not endanger public safety by reason of traffic hazard, as the applicant failed to demonstrate that appropriate sightlines can be achieved at the junction of the R156 and L6222.
  • The development, which consists of two separate dwelling units, would materially contravene Condition No. 1 of Planning Permission 94/1239, which required the dwelling and extension to be occupied as a single residential unit.

Cited Policies (CDP)

RD POL 1RD POL 2RD POL 3Section 9.4Section 9.5.2HER POL 52HER POL 53HER OBJ 48HER OBJ 49DM POL 31DM POL 32INF POL 20INF POL 21INF POL 22INF OBJ 20INF OBJ 21INF OBJ 22INF OBJ 25

Decision Document Summary

The applicant sought retention permission for an existing single-storey dwelling, a combined entrance with an adjoining cottage, and the installation of two new proprietary sewage treatment systems at Vesingtown, Dunboyne, Co. Meath. The site is located in a rural area under strong urban influence and within a Dublin Airport Noise Zone. Meath County Council refused permission primarily because the applicant did not demonstrate a valid local housing need, the proposed access arrangements created ...
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