Core Refusal Reason
The application was refused due to the applicant's failure to demonstrate a local rural housing need, the exacerbation of ribbon development, and an inappropriate dormer design that conflicts with rural design guidelines.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant failed to provide sufficient evidence to establish a genuine local rural housing need as required by Policy SSP18 for a designated 'pressure area'.
- The proposed dwelling would constitute the 7th house in a row over a 200m distance, thereby exacerbating ribbon development contrary to Policy SSP17.
- The dormer-style design is considered unacceptable and contrary to the Offaly County Rural Design Guide and Section 8.7.1 of the County Development Plan.
Cited Policies (CDP)
SSP17SSP18Map 1.4Section 8.7Section 8.7.1
Decision Document Summary
Gary Leavy sought permission for a 274sqm dormer dwelling and wastewater treatment system at Corndarragh, Ballydaly, Tullamore. The site is located in a rural 'pressure area' characterized by existing ribbon development. Offaly County Council refused the proposal because the applicant did not demonstrate compliance with local housing need criteria (SSP18), the development would further exacerbate ribbon development (SSP17), and the specific dormer design was deemed inconsistent with the county's...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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