LMFM By Michael Carolan However, there's a warning that it could still be overturned by the office of the planning regulator or the Minister. Councillors in Meath have voted against a controversial proposal which would have brought an end to one-off rural housing. A proposal contained in the draft County Development Plan would have meant that planning permission for one-off rural housing would only be granted if the applicant owned 15 acres of land. A motion tabled on behalf of the Technical Group on Meath County Council, which called for the current policy to be maintained, was passed by 23 votes to 11.