Core Refusal Reason
The application was refused due to the applicant's failure to demonstrate a location-specific local housing need, inappropriate access onto a designated Strategic Corridor, and the lack of essential technical documentation regarding flood risk and wastewater treatment.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant failed to provide sufficient documentary evidence to demonstrate a location-specific rural housing need in an area under strong urban influence, as required by the Meath County Development Plan 2021-2027.
- The proposed development involves a new entrance onto a designated Strategic Corridor (L1003-43) without demonstrating that no alternative access or suitable sites within the family landholding are available, which would interfere with the safety and free flow of traffic.
- The site is located within a high-risk flood zone (Flood Zone A) and the applicant failed to submit a required Justification Test or a site characterisation report for wastewater treatment, posing a risk to public health and environmental safety.
Cited Policies (CDP)
RD POL 1RD POL 2Section 10.4RD POL 40Section 9.15.3INF POL 20HER POL 37HER POL 38HER POL 39HER POL 40HER POL 41RD POL 3RD POL 38RD POL 39INF POL 18
Decision Document Summary
The proposal sought permission for a new dwelling, garage, and wastewater treatment system at Jealoustown & Trevet Grange, Dunshaughlin, Co. Meath. The site is located in a rural area under strong urban influence and is partially situated within Flood Zone A. Meath County Council refused the application because the applicant did not adequately demonstrate a local housing need, proposed a new entrance onto a Strategic Corridor contrary to development plan policy, and failed to provide essential t...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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