Core Refusal Reason
Failure to demonstrate a rural-generated housing need in an area under strong urban pressure and the presence of unauthorized development on the site.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant failed to demonstrate compliance with Policy Objective RH 2 of the Galway County Development Plan 2022-2028, as they did not prove a rural-generated housing need for a first home in an area under strong urban pressure.
- The proposed development would materially contravene ministerial guidelines issued under Section 28 of the Planning and Development Act 2000 and would set an undesirable precedent for similar future development.
- Granting permission would perpetuate and intensify existing unauthorized development on the site, specifically the installation of a temporary residential unit without the benefit of planning permission.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Policy Objective RH 2
Decision Document Summary
The applicant, Kerry Bane, sought planning permission for a dwellinghouse, wastewater treatment system, and polishing filter at Rahard, Co. Galway. The site is located within a rural area identified as being under strong urban pressure (GCTPS). Galway County Council refused the application on two main grounds: first, the applicant failed to establish a genuine rural housing need as required by Policy Objective RH 2 of the 2022-2028 County Development Plan; and second, the development would inten...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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