Core Refusal Reason
The applicant fails to meet the local rural housing need criteria because they already own a dwelling in the open countryside, which contravenes Policy SSP-27 of the Offaly County Development Plan 2021-2027.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The subject site is located in an area designated as a 'Rural Area Under Strong Urban Influence' where residential development is restricted to applicants with a demonstrated functional economic or social requirement.
- The applicant does not comply with the rural housing policy requirements as they have been identified as already owning a house in the open countryside in the townland of Grogan and Corroe, Ballycumber.
- The proposed development would materially contravene Policy SSP-27 of the Offaly County Development Plan 2021-2027 and would be contrary to the proper planning and sustainable development of the area.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Policy SSP-27DMS-45DMS-47DMS-48DMS-50DMS-51DMS-52DMS-53DMS-57DMS-97
Decision Document Summary
Sean Flanagan applied for planning permission to construct a 234m² dwelling house, a 48m² domestic garage, and a new effluent treatment system at Clonagh West, Tullamore, Co. Offaly. The site is located in a rural area classified as being under 'Strong Urban Influence' and adjacent to the Tullamore Golf Club. Although the technical design, site size, and sightlines were considered acceptable by the Planning Authority, the application was refused because the applicant already owns a rural dwellin...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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