Core Refusal Reason
Failure to demonstrate a genuine rural housing need or local intrinsic rural links to the specific site location, which is situated within an area under strong urban influence (GTPS).
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant failed to establish a genuine rural housing need or local intrinsic rural links to the site as required by Objective RHO 1 of the Galway County Development Plan 2015-2021.
- The site is located within the Galway Transportation Planning Study Area (GTPS), an area identified as being under strong urban influence where strict rural housing criteria apply to prevent urban sprawl.
- Granting permission would be contrary to the Sustainable Rural Housing Guidelines for Planning Authorities and would undermine the proper planning and sustainable development of the rural area.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Objective RHO 1Chapter 3 - Urban & Rural HousingChapter 9 - Heritage, Landscape & Environmental ManagementSection 9.10.1Section 9.11Chapter 13 - Development Management StandardsSection 13.3Section 13.4
Decision Document Summary
The proposal involved the construction of a 279.9 sq. m. two-storey dwelling, a detached garage, and a private wastewater treatment system at Knockanovoddy, Co. Galway. The site is located in a rural area designated as being under strong urban influence within the Galway Transportation Planning Study Area (GTPS). While the applicant provided evidence of links to the wider Moycullen area, the planning authority concluded that they did not meet the specific criteria for a 'local intrinsic link' to...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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