Core Refusal Reason
The applicants failed to demonstrate a genuine rural-generated housing need for the subject site, as their social and economic links were found to be centered on the serviced village of Old Leighlin rather than the rural, unzoned area.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicants have not demonstrated a genuine rural housing need to live in the rural area, having established links with the settlement of Old Leighlin rather than the rural location of the proposed site.
- The proposal is in non-compliance with the Rural Housing Policy and Settlement Strategy set out in Sections 3.16.2 and 15.5 of the Carlow County Development Plan 2022-2028.
- Granting permission would set an undesirable precedent for similar development elsewhere in the County and would be contrary to the proper planning and sustainable development of the area.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Section 3.16Section 3.16.2Section 15.5Section 16.10.7Table 16.5Table 3.5Policy RH.P11Section 3.16.9
Decision Document Summary
The proposal involved the construction of a new single-storey dwelling, entrance, and onsite treatment system at Moanduff, Old Leighlin, Co. Carlow. The site is situated in a rural area under urban influence, approximately 1km from Old Leighlin village. The application was refused because the planning authority concluded that the applicants failed to prove a functional economic or social requirement to live in the rural area, as their ties were primarily to the designated Smaller Serviced Villag...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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