Core Refusal Reason
Failure to demonstrate a demonstrable social or economic rural housing need for a dwelling in an area designated as being 'Under Strong Urban Influence'.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant failed to demonstrate a genuine rural housing need based on economic or social criteria as required for areas designated 'Under Strong Urban Influence'.
- The applicant does not meet the specific criteria of being a landowner (minimum 10 hectares) or an immediate family member of a landowner at this location.
- The proposed development would conflict with Objective SUI 01 of the Cavan County Development Plan 2022-2028 and would be contrary to the proper planning and sustainable development of the area.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Section 12.13.2Section 12.13.2.1Objective SUI 01Objective SUI 02Objective SUI 03Section 12.13.2.2Section 12.13.2.3Section 12.13.2.6Section 12.13.2.7Section 12.13.2.9Section 12.13.2.10Section 13.5.7
Decision Document Summary
Michael Cooke sought planning permission for a single-storey bungalow, a new wastewater treatment system, and associated site works on a 0.430ha greenfield site in Kilnacrott, Ballyjamesduff. Although the proposed design was deemed consistent with rural housing guidelines and the site was technically suitable for wastewater disposal, the application was refused. The primary ground for refusal was the site's location within an area 'Under Strong Urban Influence', where the applicant failed to pro...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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