Core Refusal Reason
Concerns regarding the creation of ribbon development and the requirement for further evidence of the applicant's local rural housing need and family landholding details.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed development would constitute ribbon development, which is contrary to Policy SSP-33 and Development Management Standard DMS-54 of the Offaly County Development Plan 2021-2027.
- The applicant has not sufficiently demonstrated a functional economic or social requirement to reside in this specific rural area under strong urban influence as required by Policy SSP-27.
- Further information is required regarding the extent and duration of the family landholding and land registry maps to assess if the proposal can be considered acceptable infill development.
Cited Policies (CDP)
SSP-27SSP-33DMS-54DMS-45DMS-46DMS-47DMS-48DMS-50DMS-51DMS-52DMS-53DMS-57DMS-97BLP-24WSP-22ENVP-03
Decision Document Summary
The proposal seeks permission for a 236sqm dwelling, domestic garage, and wastewater treatment system at Lumville, Edenderry, Co. Offaly. The site is located in an area classified as a 'Rural Area under Strong Urban Influence' with low sensitivity landscape. Although the formal recommendation was for a Request for Further Information, the Planning Authority expressed significant concerns that the development would result in ribbon development, noting approximately 7 houses already exist within 2...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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