Core Refusal Reason
The applicants failed to demonstrate a genuine rural housing need or a sufficient social/economic link to the local rural community, which is designated as an 'Area under Urban Influence'.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicants do not satisfy the rural housing need criteria for 'Rural Policy Zone A' as they have not resided in the local rural community for the required minimum period of five years prior to making the application.
- The proposed development fails to comply with Policy Objective PPH 3.13 of the Roscommon County Development Plan 2022-2028, which requires applicants to demonstrate a specific social or economic link to the rural area.
- Granting permission would be contrary to the Sustainable Rural Housing Guidelines for Planning Authorities (2005) and the proper planning and sustainable development of the area.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Table 3.1: Rural Area TypesTable 3.2: Rural Housing Need CriteriaPolicy Objective PPH 3.13Section 2.6: Settlement HierarchySection 2.7: Settlement StrategySection 3.9: Rural HousingSection 3.10: Rural Area TypesSection 7.8: WaterSection 12.7: Rural House Design Considerations
Decision Document Summary
Aniko and Bela Szucs sought permission to construct a 127 sqm single-storey dwelling, a domestic garage, and a wastewater treatment system at Carnagh East, Kiltoom, Co. Roscommon. The site is located in an unserviced rural area classified as 'Rural Policy Zone A – Areas under Urban Influence' under the Roscommon County Development Plan 2022-2028. Roscommon County Council refused the application because the applicants, who currently reside in Ballinasloe, failed to demonstrate a sufficient long-t...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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