Core Refusal Reason
The applicant failed to demonstrate a site-specific rural housing need in an area under strong urban influence, and the proposal would exacerbate undesirable ribbon development.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant has not established a genuine rural-generated housing need for a dwelling at this specific location, which is situated within a 'Rural Area Under Strong Urban Influence'.
- The proposed development would result in the creation of ribbon development by adding a fifth dwelling to an existing linear pattern within a 250-metre stretch of road frontage.
- The application is considered speculative as the site is owned by the applicant's uncle rather than an immediate family member, failing to meet the criteria for site-specific local housing need.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Meath County Development Plan 2021-2027RUR DEV SP 2RD POL 1RD POL 2RD POL 3RD POL 13Section 9.3Section 9.4Section 9.5.2Section 9.18INF POL 20INF POL 21INF POL 22INF OBJ 20INF OBJ 21INF OBJ 22INF OBJ 25RD POL 47RD POL 48RD POL 49RD POL 50
Decision Document Summary
The applicant sought permission for a two-storey dormer dwelling, garage, and wastewater treatment system at Pagestown, Maynooth, Co. Meath. The site is located in a rural area designated as being under 'Strong Urban Influence' where housing is restricted to those with a demonstrated local need. Meath County Council refused the application because the applicant failed to prove a site-specific rural housing need and the development would exacerbate an existing pattern of linear ribbon development...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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