Core Refusal Reason
Failure to demonstrate a substantiated rural housing need in an area under strong urban influence, specifically non-compliance with Policy Objective RH2 of the Galway County Development Plan 2022-2028.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant failed to demonstrate a substantiated rural housing need as required by Policy Objective RH2, as evidence indicates they previously owned and occupied a dwelling house in the locality.
- The site is located within a rural area identified as an 'Area Under Strong Urban Influence' and the Galway County Transport Planning Strategy area, which is subject to significant development pressure for single rural housing.
- Granting permission would materially contravene the Galway County Development Plan 2022-2028, set an undesirable precedent for similar developments, and be contrary to the proper planning and sustainable development of the area.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Policy Objective RH2Chapter 4Chapter 7Chapter 8Chapter 10Chapter 15DM Standard 50NBH 1NHB 2NHB 3WR 1
Decision Document Summary
The applicant, Colin Fahy, sought permission for a 163.41 sqm single-storey dwelling, garage, and wastewater treatment system on a 0.31 ha agricultural site in Ballymaquiff, North Ardrahan, Co. Galway. The site is located in an open countryside area designated as being under 'Strong Urban Influence'. The Planning Authority refused the application because the applicant did not meet the criteria for a rural-generated housing need under Policy Objective RH2, specifically because they had previously...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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