Core Refusal Reason
The application was refused due to the failure to demonstrate a genuine rural housing need in an area under strong urban influence, the visually incongruous nature of the proposed structure, and insufficient evidence regarding wastewater treatment capacity.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicants failed to demonstrate a genuine rural-generated housing need as required for residential development within a 'Rural Area Under Strong Urban Influence' under the Longford County Development Plan 2021-2027.
- The proposed mobile home, by virtue of its design and temporary nature, would represent an incongruous and visually obtrusive form of development that fails to integrate with the established character and pattern of the rural landscape.
- Insufficient technical information was submitted to demonstrate that the existing wastewater treatment system has adequate capacity to accommodate the additional loading in compliance with the EPA Code of Practice.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Section 4.8.12Core Policy Objective CPO 4.24Core Policy Objective CPO 4.44Annex 7 (Rural Design Guidelines)Chapter 4: Core, Settlement and Housing StrategiesChapter 16: Development Management Standards16.4.5.7 Rural Housing
Decision Document Summary
The proposal sought permission for the placement of a temporary mobile home for a two-year duration at the rear of an existing dwelling in Lisnagrish, Edgeworthstown, Co. Longford. The site is located in a rural area designated as being under 'Strong Urban Influence'. Longford County Council refused the application because the applicants did not establish a functional or social need to reside in this rural area. Additionally, the planning authority determined that the mobile home's design was in...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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