Core Refusal Reason
The applicant failed to demonstrate a rurally generated housing need in an area designated as being under strong urban influence, as required by the Longford County Development Plan.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant does not meet the local housing need criteria for an 'Area Under Urban Influence' as they reside 25km away and have no immediate economic or social connection to the Barnacor area.
- The applicant has already been granted planning permission for a similar dwelling elsewhere (PL23-60193) which remains valid, further undermining the claim of a specific housing need at this location.
- Granting permission would be contrary to Policy Objective CPO 4.24 of the Longford County Development Plan 2021-2027 and would result in unsustainable development in the rural countryside.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Section 4.8.12CPO 4.24CPO 4.45Chapter 16DMS16.88DMS16.89DMS16.90DMS16.91DMS16.92DMS16.93DMS16.186
Decision Document Summary
Conor Cassidy sought permission for a bungalow, detached garage, and wastewater treatment system at Barnacor, Lanesborough, Co. Longford, a site located in a rural area under strong urban influence. While the design and technical aspects like wastewater and access were generally acceptable, the application was refused because the applicant failed to establish a genuine rurally generated housing need. Specifically, the applicant lives 25km away, lacks local economic or social ties, and already ho...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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