Core Refusal Reason
The applicants failed to demonstrate a functional economic or social need to reside in a 'Rural Area under Strong Urban Influence' as they already own a house in the open countryside, thereby failing to comply with Policy SSP-27 of the Offaly County Development Plan 2021-2027.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicants failed to demonstrate a justifiable functional economic or social need to reside in this specific rural location, which is designated as a 'Rural Area under Strong Urban Influence'.
- The applicants already own a house in the open countryside, which disqualifies them under the criteria set out in Policy SSP-27 of the County Development Plan.
- The proposed development would materially contravene the Offaly County Development Plan 2021-2027 and would be contrary to the proper planning and sustainable development of the area.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Policy SSP-27Chapter 2Chapter 13 DMS-56DMS-45DMS-46DMS-47DMS-48DMS-50DMS-51DMS-52DMS-53DMS-57DMS-97
Decision Document Summary
The proposal involves the construction of a 125m² one-storey house and associated site works at Drumcooly, Edenderry, Co. Offaly, on a 0.21-hectare site located in the open countryside. The site is classified as a 'Rural Area under Strong Urban Influence' under the Offaly County Development Plan 2021-2027. Planning permission was refused primarily because the applicants already own a rural dwelling and failed to provide sufficient evidence of a local housing need, thus failing to meet the requir...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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