Core Refusal Reason
The applicant failed to demonstrate compliance with the 'local need' criteria for rural-generated housing as required by the County Development Plan.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant failed to provide documentary evidence to satisfy the 'local need' criteria for a one-off dwelling in a Rural Housing Policy Zone 1 (Area Under Urban Influence).
- The proposed development would materially contravene Section 3.16.2 and Policy RH P1 of the Carlow County Development Plan 2022-2028.
- Granting permission for the dwelling would be contrary to the proper planning and sustainable development of the area by facilitating non-essential housing in the countryside.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Section 3.16.2Policy RH P1Policy RH P3Table 3.5Chapter 3Chapter 13
Decision Document Summary
Patrick Gray sought outline permission for a 248m2 dormer bungalow, bored well, and percolation area at Yellowford Cross, Rahill, Rathvilly, Co. Carlow. The site is located in a rural area designated as being 'Under Urban Influence' where strict residency and housing need criteria apply. The application was refused because the applicant failed to demonstrate a genuine rural-generated housing need or compliance with the 'local need' criteria set out in the Carlow County Development Plan 2022-2028...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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