Core Refusal Reason
Failure to demonstrate a rurally generated housing need in an area designated as being under 'Strong Urban Influence' in accordance with the Longford County Development Plan 2021-2027.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant failed to provide sufficient evidence of a rurally generated housing need as required by policy CPO 4.24 for areas categorized as 'Rural Areas under Strong Urban Influence'.
- The applicant previously owned and sold a rural dwelling in 2024, which conflicts with the settlement strategy requirement that applicants should not have previously owned a house in the open countryside.
- The proposed development is considered contrary to the proper planning and sustainable development of the area as no functional economic or social requirement to reside in this specific rural location was established.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Section 4.8.12CPO 4.24DMS 16.88DMS 16.89DMS 16.91DMS 16.92DMS 16.93
Decision Document Summary
Rose Grier proposed the construction of a bungalow-type dwelling, detached garage, and onsite wastewater treatment system on a 1.08-hectare site at Ballymore, Granard, Co. Longford. The site is located in the open countryside in an area under 'Strong Urban Influence' according to the Longford County Development Plan 2021-2027. Although the design and technical site assessments were found to be generally acceptable, the application was refused because the applicant did not satisfy the local housi...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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