Core Planning Reasoning
The applicant failed to demonstrate a demonstrable economic or social need to live in this rural area under urban influence, meaning the proposal would contribute to unsustainable random rural development and contravene National Policy Objective 19 and local policy RH-P-3.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant has failed to establish a current and ongoing functional connection to the area or a genuine economic/social housing need as required for a 'Stronger Rural Area'.
- The development would result in a haphazard and unsustainable form of development that would militate against the preservation of the rural environment.
- The proposal would undermine the strategic role of Donegal Town as a growth center and would be contrary to the proper planning and sustainable development of the area.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Policy RH-P-1Policy RH-P-2Policy RH-P-3Policy RH-P-9Policy NH-P-6Policy NH-P-7Map 6.2.1 (Rural Area Types)Map 7.1.1 (Scenic Amenity)Appendix 4 (Siting and Design Guide)
Decision Document Summary
This report assesses an appeal against Donegal County Council's decision to grant permission for a house, domestic garage, and wastewater treatment system at Beefpark, Mountcharles, Co. Donegal. The 1.67ha greenfield site is located in a rural coastal area overlooking Donegal Bay, designated as a 'Stronger Rural Area' and partially within an 'Especially High Scenic Amenity' zone. The Inspector notes a significant planning history, including a previous Board refusal (ABP-307730-20) for the same a...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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