Core Refusal Reason
The applicants failed to demonstrate a functional economic or social requirement to reside in the rural area, as required by the Rural Housing Policy in Section 3.16 of the Carlow County Development Plan 2022-2028.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicants did not provide sufficient documentary evidence to establish a functional economic or social link to the local rural area for a minimum of five consecutive years.
- The proposed development fails to comply with the criteria for one-off rural housing as defined in the Rural Housing Policy of the Carlow County Development Plan 2022-2028.
- Granting permission for a dwelling where no local need has been established would be contrary to the proper planning and sustainable development of the area.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Section 3.16Section 13.4.6.5Section 16.10.7Section 16.10.10Chapter 2Chapter 3Chapter 6Chapter 13Chapter 14Chapter 16Volume 2b
Decision Document Summary
The application sought permission for a new dwelling house, a new well, and associated site works on a 2.68-hectare site at St. Mullins Road, Tinnahinch, Co. Carlow. Although the applicants provided further information to address concerns regarding landscaping, sightlines, and legal access, the Planning Authority determined that they did not meet the 'local need' criteria. The refusal is based on the failure to demonstrate a functional economic or social requirement to live in the rural area, ma...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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