Core Refusal Reason
Failure to demonstrate a site-specific rural housing need in an area designated as being under Strong Urban Influence.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The application site is located within a rural area identified as being under Strong Urban Influence where development not rurally-generated should be directed to settlement centres.
- The applicant has failed to establish a site-specific rural generated housing need for a dwelling at this location as required by the Meath County Development Plan 2021-2027.
- The proposed development would be contrary to the proper planning and sustainable development of the area by facilitating urban-generated housing in a rural environment.
Cited Policies (CDP)
RD POL 1RD POL 2RD POL 3Section 9.4Section 9.5
Decision Document Summary
Gavin Regan sought planning permission for a new two-storey dwelling, vehicular entrance, and wastewater treatment system at Branstown, Dunshaughlin, Co. Meath. The site is located in a rural area under Strong Urban Influence near the Tara Skryne Hills. Meath County Council refused the application because the applicant did not sufficiently demonstrate a site-specific rural housing need, which is a requirement under the Meath County Development Plan 2021-2027 to prevent unsustainable urban-genera...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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