Core Refusal Reason
The Planning Authority determined that the residential use of the structure has been abandoned, and the applicant failed to demonstrate a rural housing need under Policy 5-11 or provide adequate sightline details for the vehicular entrance.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The existing structure is considered derelict and its previous residential use abandoned, meaning the proposal constitutes a material change of use for which the applicant has not demonstrated a specific social or economic housing need.
- The application is deemed speculative as the applicant already owns an existing dwelling and does not meet the criteria for a new house in an 'Area Under Urban Influence' as set out in Policy 5-11.
- The applicant failed to provide sufficient technical details to demonstrate that the required 120m sightlines from a 2.4m setback are achievable, posing a potential traffic hazard.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Policy 15-2Policy 15-4Policy 15-6Policy 15-7Section 4.3.2Section 4.12Policy 5-9Policy 5-11Section 6.1 of Volume 3
Decision Document Summary
The applicant sought permission to renovate and extend a structure at Caddlestown, Cahir, Co. Tipperary, alongside installing a new wastewater system and upgrading the site entrance. The site is located in an 'Area Under Urban Influence' where strict rural housing controls apply. The Planning Authority refused permission because the structure was found to be a derelict shell with no remaining residential features, leading to the conclusion that its residential use had been abandoned. Consequentl...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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