Core Refusal Reason
Failure to demonstrate a rural-generated housing need in a 'Stronger Rural Area' as required by the Cavan County Development Plan 2022-2028.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant failed to provide sufficient evidence to demonstrate a genuine rural-generated housing need for a dwelling in a designated 'Stronger Rural Area'.
- The proposal is considered contrary to Objective RH 01 of the Cavan County Development Plan 2022-2028, which seeks to facilitate rural housing only where a social or economic need is established.
- Technical discrepancies were noted regarding the water supply source and the accuracy of the development description given that works had already commenced on-site.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Chapter 12.13.2Objective RH 01Chapter 12.13.2.1National Planning Framework Objective 20Objective SD 01Objective AS 01Objective WTR 01
Decision Document Summary
The applicant, Patrick Langan, sought permission for a 176.4m2 single-storey dwelling, a new entrance, and a wastewater treatment system at Aghnaglogh, Kill, Co. Cavan. The site is located in the rural countryside within a 'Stronger Rural Area' as defined by the Cavan County Development Plan 2022-2028. The application was refused primarily because the applicant failed to demonstrate a specific rural-generated housing need in accordance with Chapter 12.13.2 and Objective RH 01. Additionally, the ...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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