Core Refusal Reason
The applicant failed to meet the rural housing eligibility criteria under Policy SSP-27 because they had previously owned and built a dwelling in the open countryside.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant does not comply with Policy SSP-27 of the Offaly County Development Plan 2021-2027 as they previously owned and built a house in the open countryside under planning reference 15/42.
- The proposed development would materially contravene the County Development Plan's policies for 'Rural Areas Under Strong Urban Influence' and would be contrary to the proper planning and sustainable development of the area.
- There are outstanding technical concerns regarding the feasibility of water and wastewater connections and the suitability of the proposed percolation area that were not fully addressed.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Policy SSP-27DMS-48DMS-57Chapter 2Chapter 13
Decision Document Summary
Antony Hughes applied for permission to construct a two-storey dwelling, detached garage, and wastewater treatment system at Back Road, Ballycumber, Co. Offaly. The site is located in the open countryside in an area designated as being under 'Strong Urban Influence'. The application was refused primarily because the applicant had previously owned a rural dwelling, which disqualifies them from the positive presumption for a new home under Policy SSP-27. Additionally, the report noted insufficient...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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