Core Refusal Reason
The application was refused because the applicant failed to demonstrate a local housing need, the proposal represented inappropriate backland development, and the design was out of character with the surrounding area.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant failed to demonstrate a rurally generated housing need as required for areas under strong urban influence under CPO 4.24.
- The proposal constitutes haphazard and piecemeal backland development that would be injurious to the amenities of existing residential properties.
- The height and design of the proposed dormer dwelling are out of keeping with the character of the surrounding rural area and neighboring bungalow-type dwellings.
Cited Policies (CDP)
CPO 4.24CPO 4.34CPO 4.44Annex 7Section 4.8.12Chapter 16Section 16.4.5.7
Decision Document Summary
The applicant sought permission for a four-bedroom dormer-type dwelling on a 0.098-hectare site at Drinan, Ballymahon, Co. Longford. The site is located within a 'Rural Area Under Strong Urban Influence' and constitutes backland development. Longford County Council refused the application because the applicant did not establish a functional economic or social need to reside in the area, the backland nature of the site was deemed disorderly and injurious to neighbors, and the proposed building's ...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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