Core Refusal Reason
The applicants failed to demonstrate a rurally generated housing need as they already own an existing dwelling in the open countryside, which is contrary to the Rural Settlement Strategy for areas under strong urban influence.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicants failed to satisfy Criterion 3 of Policy CPO 4.24 as they are already in ownership of a rural dwelling in the open countryside.
- A demonstrable rurally generated housing need has not been established for this location within an area designated as a Rural Area Under Strong Urban Influence.
- Granting permission would set an undesirable precedent for additional rural housing where no genuine need exists, contrary to the proper planning and sustainable development of the area.
Cited Policies (CDP)
CPO 4.24CPO 4.35CPO 4.40DMS 16.88DMS 16.89DMS 16.91DMS 16.92DMS 16.93
Decision Document Summary
The proposal sought permission for a single-storey bungalow, detached garage, and associated site works at Ederland, Ballinalee, Co. Longford. The site is located in a Rural Area Under Strong Urban Influence as defined by the Longford County Development Plan 2021-2027. While the applicants demonstrated a local connection, the application was refused because they already own a house in the open countryside, failing to meet the specific rural housing need criteria required to prevent the prolifera...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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