Core Refusal Reason
Failure to demonstrate a functional economic or social requirement to reside in a Rural Area under Strong Urban Influence, specifically regarding the lack of justification for exceptional health circumstances under Policy SSP-27.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant failed to demonstrate a functional economic or social requirement to reside in this specific rural area, which is classified as being under Strong Urban Influence in the Offaly County Development Plan 2021-2027.
- Insufficient evidence and justification were provided to support the claim of exceptional health circumstances, including a lack of required documentation from a disability organisation and a lack of information regarding the applicant's current housing circumstances.
- The proposed development, if permitted, would materially contravene Policy SSP-27 of the Development Plan and would be contrary to the proper planning and sustainable development of the area.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Policy SSP-27Policy BLP-20Policy WSP-22Policy ENVP-03Policy BLP-24DMS-45DMS-46DMS-47DMS-48DMS-50DMS-51DMS-52DMS-53DMS-57DMS-97
Decision Document Summary
Cian Blake sought planning permission for a storey and a half dwelling, garage, and wastewater treatment system on a 0.56-hectare site in the townland of Cushina, near Portarlington, Co. Offaly. The site is located in open countryside designated as a 'Rural Area under Strong Urban Influence'. The application was refused because the Planning Authority was not satisfied that the applicant met the criteria for a rural house at this location, specifically failing to provide sufficient evidence of a ...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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