Core Refusal Reason
The applicant failed to demonstrate a functional economic or social requirement to reside in a 'Stronger Rural Area' as defined by Policy SSP-27, specifically exceeding the 8km local rural area radius.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant failed to submit the mandatory supplementary application form (Form No. 1), which is essential for determining compliance with rural housing policy SSP-27.
- The applicant's identified local rural area in Portarlington is over 12km from the proposed site, exceeding the maximum 8km radius permitted for applicants in Stronger Rural Areas.
- Insufficient information was provided to confirm that the applicant does not already own, or has not previously owned, a house in the open countryside.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Policy SSP-27Policy WSP-22Policy ENVP-03Policy BLP-24
Decision Document Summary
Martina Gallagher sought planning permission for a 209sqm dwelling house, new entrance, and effluent treatment system at Barranaghs, Mountmellick, Co. Offaly. The site is located in the open countryside within a designated 'Stronger Rural Area' under the Offaly County Development Plan 2021-2027. The Planning Authority recommended a request for further information (effectively a preliminary refusal of the current details) because the applicant failed to establish a 'local need' under Policy SSP-2...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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