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retention permission for existing extension extensions to dwelling, existing agricultural sheds, existing converted original shed to home gym /home office/playroom, existing relocated site entrance to dwelling and agricultural sheds, revised site boundaries, including all ancillary site works

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

The creation of an unauthorized second dwelling in a rural area under strong urban influence without a demonstrated housing need, coupled with insufficient evidence regarding wastewater treatment capacity.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The development effectively seeks to authorize two separate dwellings on a single site, which contravenes the Rural Housing Policy for areas under Strong Urban Influence as no site-specific rural housing need was demonstrated.
  • Insufficient information was submitted regarding the suitability and capacity of the septic tank system to accommodate the additional wastewater loads from the residential units and home office.
  • The proposal is contrary to the proper planning and sustainable development of the area and would establish an undesirable precedent for unauthorized residential density in a rural setting.

Cited Policies (CDP)

Rural Housing PolicyZoning-RA Rural AreaMeath County Development Plan 2021-2027

Decision Document Summary

The proposal sought retention permission for extensions to a dwelling, agricultural sheds, and a converted outbuilding at Collierstown, Tara, Co. Meath. The Planning Authority determined that the development resulted in two separate residential units on a site zoned for rural use. Permission was refused as the applicant failed to establish a site-specific rural housing need required for areas under Strong Urban Influence. Furthermore, the application lacked the necessary site characterization do...
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