Core Refusal Reason
The proposed development would constitute undesirable ribbon development and fails to demonstrate a functional rural housing need in a 'Stronger Rural Area'.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposal would result in a density of 5 dwellings on one side of a 250m stretch of road frontage, which constitutes ribbon development as defined in Appendix 4 of the Sustainable Rural Housing Guidelines.
- The applicant failed to provide documentary evidence of a family relationship with the landowner or demonstrate a specific rural housing need as required for this 'Stronger Rural Area'.
- The development would materially contravene Policy SSP-33 of the Offaly County Development Plan 2021-2027 and would be contrary to the proper planning and sustainable development of the area.
Cited Policies (CDP)
SSP-33DMS-54SSP-02BLP-25BLO-18DMS-50Table 4.16
Decision Document Summary
Orla Jones applied for permission to construct a single-storey dwelling, domestic garage, and wastewater treatment system on a 0.2Ha site at Togher, Rhode, Co. Offaly. The site is located in a 'Stronger Rural Area' under the Offaly County Development Plan 2021-2027. The application was refused because the development would exacerbate a pattern of ribbon development, bringing the total to five houses within a 250m road frontage. Additionally, the applicant did not establish a local housing need o...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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