2560049

for construction of a bungalow type dwelling, domestic garage, formation of new site entrance onto existing laneway leading to the public road, installation of proprietary wastewater treatment unit and percolation area and completion of all ancillary site works

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

The applicant failed to demonstrate a genuine rural-generated housing need to reside in a designated 'Stronger Rural Area' as required by the Cavan County Development Plan 2022-2028.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The applicant has not provided sufficient justification or documentation to demonstrate compliance with the rural housing need criteria for a 'Stronger Rural Area'.
  • The proposed development conflicts with specific objectives of the Cavan County Development Plan 2022-2028, specifically Objectives RH01, RH02, RH07, and SRA 01.
  • Granting permission would be contrary to the proper planning and sustainable development of the area as the proposal constitutes unjustified urban-generated housing in a rural location.

Cited Policies (CDP)

Objective RH01Objective RH02Objective RH07Objective SRA 01Section 12.13.2Section 12.13.2.1

Decision Document Summary

Geraldine Stafford sought permission for the construction of a single-storey bungalow, domestic garage, and associated site works at Carricknamadoo, Baileborough, Co. Cavan. The site is situated in the open countryside within an area designated as a 'Stronger Rural Area' under the Cavan County Development Plan 2022-2028. The Planning Authority refused the application on the grounds that the applicant failed to demonstrate a functional or social need to reside in this specific rural locality, the...
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