Core Refusal Reason
The applicant failed to demonstrate a genuine rural housing need in an area designated as a 'Stronger Rural Area' under the Laois County Development Plan 2017-2023.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant failed to demonstrate compliance with the local need criteria for a 'Stronger Rural Area' as set out in Table 6 of the Laois County Development Plan 2017-2023.
- The applicant's employment is not considered to be intrinsically linked to the rural area, and their current residence within a designated village boundary does not establish a rural housing need.
- The proposed development would contravene the policies and objectives of the County Development Plan and would be contrary to the proper planning and sustainable development of the area.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Section 2.6 Rural Housing StrategyTable 6DM04DM06DM09DM15DM17DM18DM44DM45DM46DM53DM54DM56DM63DM64DM65Appendix 7
Decision Document Summary
James Murphy sought planning permission for a one-off dwelling, domestic garage, and associated site works at Dooary, Ballyroan, Co. Laois. The site is located in a 'Stronger Rural Area' approximately 2km southwest of Ballyroan. The application was refused because the applicant failed to provide sufficient evidence of a genuine rural housing need as required by the Laois County Development Plan 2017-2023. Specifically, the applicant currently resides within a village boundary and their employmen...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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