Core Refusal Reason
The applicant failed to demonstrate a rural housing need under Policy SSP-27 as they already own a home in the open countryside, and the proposed access onto a Restricted Regional Road poses a traffic safety risk.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant does not meet the local housing need criteria of Policy SSP-27 because they already own a residential property in the local rural area.
- The development would materially contravene the County Development Plan as it is located within an Area of Special Control (High Amenity Area and Restricted Regional Road) where strict residency criteria apply.
- The proposed vehicular access onto the R357 Restricted Regional Road is deficient in sightlines and would endanger public safety by reason of traffic hazard.
Cited Policies (CDP)
SSP-27SMAP-23SMAP-26DMS-97DMS-51DMS-52BLO-22DMS-48
Decision Document Summary
Angela Flaherty sought permission for a single-storey dwelling and garage at Leabeg, Boora, Co. Offaly, on a site located within a 'Stronger Rural Area' and the Lough Boora Discovery Park Area of High Amenity. The application was refused because the applicant already owns a home in the countryside, failing to satisfy the rural housing need requirements of Policy SSP-27. Additionally, the proposed access onto the R357 Restricted Regional Road failed to demonstrate adequate sightlines, posing a ri...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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