Core Refusal Reason
Failure to demonstrate a rural-generated housing need in a designated 'Stronger Rural Area' as required by the Cavan County Development Plan 2022-2028.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant failed to provide sufficient evidence to substantiate a rural-generated housing need at this specific location in accordance with the Development Plan.
- The subject site is located within a 'Stronger Rural Area' where housing is strictly controlled to facilitate only those with a genuine social or economic link to the locality.
- While technical aspects such as design, access, and wastewater treatment were generally acceptable, the fundamental policy requirement for housing need remains unmet.
Cited Policies (CDP)
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Decision Document Summary
Michael McCabe applied for permission to construct a two-storey dwelling, domestic garage, and wastewater treatment system at Tattyreagh, Baileborough, Co. Cavan. The site is situated in the rural countryside, designated as a 'Stronger Rural Area' under the Cavan County Development Plan 2022-2028. Although the Planning Authority found the contemporary design and site layout satisfactory, the application was refused (via a request for further information that the applicant failed to satisfy) beca...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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