Core Refusal Reason
The applicants failed to demonstrate a genuine rural housing need as defined in the Meath County Development Plan, with the proposal being considered urban-generated development.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicants have not established a genuine rural housing need for a dwelling in this specific location as required by the Meath County Development Plan 2013-2019.
- The proposed development is considered urban-generated, as the applicants currently reside in a settlement (Castlepollard) and have not demonstrated they are an intrinsic part of the rural community.
- Granting permission would be contrary to the Sustainable Rural Housing Guidelines for Planning Authorities and would establish an undesirable future precedent for development in a low development pressure rural area.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Chapter 10 - Rural DevelopmentSection 10.3 Rural Area TypesSection 10.4 Persons who are an Intrinsic Part of the Rural CommunitySection 10.5.1 Development Assessment CriteriaRD POL 9Appendix 15 Meath Rural House Design Guidelines
Decision Document Summary
The proposal sought permission for a part single-storey, part storey-and-a-half dwelling, a detached garage, and a proprietary wastewater treatment system at Keenaghan, Co. Meath. The site is located in a rural area designated as a 'Low Development Pressure Area'. Meath County Council refused the application primarily because the applicants, who currently reside in the urban settlement of Castlepollard, failed to demonstrate a site-specific rural housing need. Consequently, the proposal was deem...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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