Core Refusal Reason
The applicant fails to meet the eligibility criteria of Policy SSP-27 because they previously owned a dwelling in the open countryside, which materially contravenes the rural housing policy for areas under strong urban influence.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The subject site is located within a 'Rural Area Under Strong Urban Influence' where a positive presumption for a permanent rural home is only given to specific categories of applicants defined in Policy SSP-27.
- The applicant does not comply with the requirements of Policy SSP-27 as they have previously owned a house in the open countryside (under planning reference 02/480).
- The proposed development would materially contravene the Offaly County Development Plan 2021-2027 and would be contrary to the proper planning and sustainable development of the area.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Policy SSP-27DMS-48Chapter 13County Development Plan 2021-2027
Decision Document Summary
Caroline Buckley proposed the construction of a single-storey dwelling, a new vehicular entrance, and a private wastewater treatment system at Roscore Demesne, Blueball, Co. Offaly. The site is situated in the open countryside within an area designated as a 'Rural Area Under Strong Urban Influence'. Although the applicant demonstrated a long-term social connection to the area, the Planning Authority refused permission because the applicant had previously owned a rural dwelling in the open countr...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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