Core Refusal Reason
Failure to demonstrate a rural-generated housing need in an area designated as being under stronger urban influence.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant failed to demonstrate a genuine rural-generated housing need as required for areas designated as 'Under Stronger Urban Influence'.
- The applicant's employment is not a rural resource-based activity and their original homeplace is a District Town, which is excluded from the 'local rural area' criteria.
- The proposal is contrary to National Policy Objective 19 of the National Planning Framework and Objective RH01 of the County Development Plan 2013-2019 regarding sustainable development.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Objective RH01Table 12
Decision Document Summary
The proposal sought permission for a single-storey dwelling and domestic garage at Creagh Demesne, Gorey Rural. The application was refused by the Planning Authority because the site is located in an 'Area Under Stronger Urban Influence' where housing is restricted to those with an established local need. The applicant failed to meet these criteria as their employment is not rural-based and their background is from a District Town, making the development contrary to both local and national polic...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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