Core Refusal Reason
The applicant failed to demonstrate a genuine rural housing need in accordance with Policy Objective RH2, particularly as potential alternative housing options on the landholding were not adequately dismissed.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant has not satisfactorily demonstrated compliance with Policy Objective RH2 of the Galway County Development Plan 2022-2028 for a first family home in a rural area under strong urban pressure (GCTPS).
- The Planning Authority is not satisfied that potential alternative housing options on the landholding, such as the redevelopment of an existing vacant house, have been adequately considered or dismissed.
- Granting permission would contravene ministerial guidelines issued under Section 28 of the Planning and Development Act 2000, set an undesirable precedent for similar future development, and be contrary to the proper planning and sustainable development of the area.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Policy Objective RH2Chapter 4 Rural Living and DevelopmentChapter 15 Development Management StandardsPolicy Objective RH6Policy Objective RH7DM Standard 50DMS 28
Decision Document Summary
The proposal sought permission for a 244.7sqm single-storey dwelling, a detached garage, and a sewage treatment system on an agricultural site at Moy, Kinvara, within a Class 2 High landscape sensitivity area. While technical requirements regarding sightlines and water supply were met, the application was refused primarily on strategic policy grounds. The Planning Authority determined that the applicant failed to establish a definitive rural housing need under Policy Objective RH2, specifically ...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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