Core Refusal Reason
The applicants failed to demonstrate a rural housing need under Policy SSP-27 as they already own a house in the open countryside.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The subject site is located in a 'Rural Area under Strong Urban Influence' where applicants must demonstrate a functional economic or social requirement to reside in the area as per Policy SSP-27 of the Offaly County Development Plan 2021-2027.
- The applicants do not satisfy the criteria for a permanent rural home because they currently own a house in the open countryside, the sale of which was intended to fund the proposed development.
- Granting permission would materially contravene the settlement strategy of the County Development Plan and would be contrary to the proper planning and sustainable development of the area.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Policy SSP-27Policy BLP-20Policy BLP-21DMS-45DMS-46DMS-47DMS-48DMS-50DMS-51DMS-52DMS-53DMS-57DMS-97
Decision Document Summary
James and Amanda Farrell sought permission for a new single-storey dwelling and detached garage at The Derries, Edenderry, Co. Offaly. The 0.222Ha site is located in the open countryside in an area designated as being under 'Strong Urban Influence'. Although the proposed design and siting were considered acceptable by the Area Planner, the application was refused because the applicants already own a home in the open countryside. Consequently, they do not meet the specific rural housing need requ...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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