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the construction of a detached, single-storey prefabricated ancillary accommodation unit located to the side of the existing dwelling, together with a new wastewater treatment system and percolation area to serve both the existing house and the proposed unit, connection to the existing mains water supply on site, and all associated site works and services. The proposed unit is fully ancillary to the main house and will remain in single ownership and use with the existing dwelling

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

The applicants already own a dwelling in the open countryside, which fails to satisfy the rural housing need requirements of Policy SSP-27 for areas under Strong Urban Influence.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The applicants do not comply with Policy SSP-27 of the County Development Plan as they already own a home in the open countryside, regardless of the exceptional health circumstances cited.
  • The proposed unit cannot be considered a 'family flat' under DMS-56 because it is a detached structure that lacks physical connectivity and internal integration with the existing dwelling.
  • The 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-27DMS-45DMS-48DMS-51DMS-52DMS-53DMS-56Policy WSP-22Policy ENVP-03Policy BLP-20Policy BLP-24

Decision Document Summary

The applicants sought permission for a 128m² detached, single-storey prefabricated ancillary accommodation unit and a new wastewater treatment system at Ballina, Geashill, Co. Offaly. The site is located in the open countryside within a 'Rural Area under Strong Urban Influence'. The Planning Authority refused the application because the applicants already own the primary residence on the site, thus failing the eligibility criteria for a new rural home under Policy SSP-27. Additionally, the propo...
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