Core Refusal Reason
The applicant failed to demonstrate legal interest in the land, failed to prove compliance with local rural housing need criteria (CPO 4.24), and proposed an entrance with substandard sightlines.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant is not the registered owner of the property according to Land Registry records and has not provided a letter of consent or legal confirmation of interest in the site.
- The application lacks specific address details and mapping to confirm the applicant meets the 'Local Rural Area' criteria, which requires the site to be within 8km of the family home.
- Safe vehicular access cannot be achieved as the eastern sightline is obstructed by a 3m high hedgerow on third-party land for which no removal consent has been provided.
Cited Policies (CDP)
CPO 4.24Section 4.8.12DMS 16.88DMS 16.89DMS 16.91DMS 16.92DMS 16.93
Decision Document Summary
AJ Moorhead applied for permission to build a 135sqm bungalow and septic tank system on a 0.27-hectare site at Knockatarry, Kenagh, Co. Longford. The site is located along the R-398 in an area designated as being under 'Strong Urban Influence'. The Planning Authority recommended that the application be deferred for Further Information due to three primary concerns: the applicant's unverified legal interest in the site, the lack of evidence demonstrating a functional or social need to reside in t...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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