Core Refusal Reason
The applicant failed to demonstrate a genuine rural housing need (social or economic) for a dwelling in an 'Area Under Urban Influence' as required by the County Development Plan.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant did not provide sufficient evidence of residing within 10km of the site for the mandatory 10-year period required for applicants in 'Areas Under Urban Influence'.
- The proposal fails to satisfy the social or economic need criteria set out in Policy 5-11 and Table 5.3 of the Tipperary County Development Plan 2022-2028.
- Granting permission would contravene the stated rural housing policies of the Development Plan and would be contrary to the proper planning and sustainable development of the area.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Policy 5-11Table 5.3Section 5.5.2Table 5.2Policy 5-9Policy 5-12Policy 15-2Policy 15-4Policy 15-6Policy 15-7
Decision Document Summary
Nigel Flood applied for permission to retain existing mobile homes on a temporary basis and to construct a new dwelling house, entrance, and effluent treatment system at Dromard Beg, Clonmore, Templemore. The site is located in a rural area designated as being 'Under Urban Influence' in the Tipperary County Development Plan 2022-2028. The application was refused because the applicant failed to demonstrate a qualifying social or economic need to reside in the area, specifically failing to prove t...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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