2660200

construction of a dwelling house and domestic garage, to include a septic tank and percolation area, proposed bored well water supply, new site entrance and all associated site works

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

The applicant fails to meet the local housing need criteria of Policy SSP-27 as they have previously owned a dwelling in the open countryside.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The subject site is located in a 'Rural Area Under Strong Urban Influence' where residential development is restricted to applicants meeting specific local need criteria.
  • The applicant does not comply with Policy SSP-27 of the Offaly County Development Plan 2021-2027 as they have previously owned a house in the open countryside.
  • The proposed development would materially contravene the County Development Plan and would be contrary to the proper planning and sustainable development of the area.

Cited Policies (CDP)

SSP-27DMS-52

Decision Document Summary

John and Geraldine Harkin sought planning permission for a dwelling house, domestic garage, and associated services at Kilcolgan More, Ferbane, Co. Offaly. The site is situated in a rural area designated as being under 'Strong Urban Influence'. The application was refused because the applicant had previously owned and occupied a rural dwelling (under planning reference 95/168), thereby failing to satisfy the eligibility criteria set out in Policy SSP-27 of the Offaly County Development Plan 2021...
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