Core Planning Reasoning
The Inspector recommended a grant of permission, concluding that the applicants satisfied the rural housing need criteria for a 'Stronger Rural Area' under Policy RH-P-3 and that the development would not negatively impact visual/residential amenities or traffic safety.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant meets the rural housing need requirements of Policy RH-P-3 due to established family links to the community and active involvement in agriculture.
- The proposed design and siting of the dwelling are appropriate for the landscape and consolidate an existing residential cluster rather than contributing to harmful ribbon development.
- Technical requirements for traffic safety, including sightlines and road capacity, are satisfied, and the site is proven suitable for on-site wastewater treatment.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Donegal County Development Plan 2018-2024Section 6.3Policy RH-P-1Policy RH-P-2Policy RH-P-3Policy NH-P-17Policy T-P-15Appendix 3Appendix 4
Decision Document Summary
This report evaluates a third-party appeal against Donegal County Council's grant of permission for a 245 sq.m dwellinghouse and wastewater treatment system at Gortnacorrib, Letterkenny. The appellant challenged the applicants' rural housing need, road safety on the narrow L-6082-1 road, and site suitability for effluent disposal. The Inspector found that the applicants demonstrated an economic and social need to live in the rural area based on their agricultural background and family history. A...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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