Core Refusal Reason
The applicants failed to demonstrate a rurally generated housing need for a second dwelling in an area designated as being under 'Strong Urban Influence', as required by the County Development Plan.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicants did not demonstrate a site-specific rural housing need for an additional dwelling in an area under 'Strong Urban Influence' in accordance with Policy CPO 4.24.
- Insufficient documentation was provided to establish exceptional health circumstances that would necessitate a second rural dwelling at this location for the purpose of downsizing.
- The application failed to show the location of the applicants' current residence relative to the site or provide evidence that their existing dwelling could not be adapted to suit their needs.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Section 4.8.11Section 4.8.12CPO 4.24CPO 4.27CPO 4.44Section 16.4.5.7DMS 16.88DMS 16.89DMS 16.9Section 16.4.7Section 5.2
Decision Document Summary
James and Concepta Whitton applied for permission to build a 142sq.m single-storey dwelling and wastewater treatment system at Cloonfiugh, Killashee, Co. Longford. The site is located in an unzoned rural area categorized as being under 'Strong Urban Influence'. While the applicants have lived in the area for 28 years, they already own a home and sought to build a new one to downsize for health reasons. The Planning Authority refused the application because the applicants failed to prove a rurall...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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