Core Refusal Reason
The application was refused because the applicant failed to demonstrate a site-specific rural housing need and the proposed entrance could not achieve safe sightlines, posing a traffic hazard.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant failed to demonstrate a rurally generated housing need for this location as required by policy CPO 4.24 for areas under 'Strong Urban Influence'.
- The proposed development would create a serious traffic hazard as the applicant failed to demonstrate the availability of required 90m sightlines from the entrance.
- Granting permission would establish an undesirable future precedent and would be contrary to the proper planning and sustainable development of the area.
Cited Policies (CDP)
CPO 4.24Section 4.8.12Section 4.8.11Section 16.4.5.7DMS 16.88DMS 16.89DMS 16.9Section 16.4.7Annex 7
Decision Document Summary
Breeda Cororan sought permission for the construction of a bungalow, detached garage, and wastewater treatment system at Ballymore, Granard, Co. Longford. The site is located in an unzoned rural area designated as being under 'Strong Urban Influence'. Longford County Council refused the application on two primary grounds: first, the applicant (who already owns a home in Edgeworthstown) did not prove a site-specific functional or social need to live in this rural area; and second, the proposed en...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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