Core Refusal Reason
Failure to demonstrate a genuine rural-generated housing need in a 'Stronger Rural Area' as required by local and national planning policy.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant failed to establish a genuine rural-generated housing need based on social or economic links to the specific local rural area.
- The proposed development does not comply with the settlement policy criteria for 'Stronger Rural Areas' as set out in Objective RP 5-6 of the County Development Plan 2022.
- The proposal would contravene National Policy Objective 19 of the National Planning Framework and would be contrary to the proper planning and sustainable development of the area.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Objective RP 5-6National Policy Objective 19
Decision Document Summary
The proposal sought permission for the construction of a dwelling house, detached domestic garage, and carport at Rathgoggan North, Charleville, Co. Cork. The site is situated within a 'Stronger Rural Area' where residential development is restricted to applicants who can demonstrate a genuine rural-generated housing need. The application was refused because the Planning Authority determined that the applicant did not provide sufficient evidence of social or economic links to the area to justify...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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