Core Refusal Reason
Failure to demonstrate a substantiated rural-generated housing need in an area under strong urban pressure, specifically regarding the existence of alternative housing options on the applicant's family landholding.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant failed to satisfactorily demonstrate a rural-generated housing need in accordance with the criteria for Rural Housing Zone 2 (Rural Area Under Strong Urban Pressure).
- The Planning Authority determined that the applicant did not prove the necessity for a new dwelling at this location given the potential for alternative housing options on the family's existing landholding.
- The proposed development would materially contravene Policy Objective RH2 of the Galway County Development Plan 2022-2028 and would be contrary to the proper planning and sustainable development of the area.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Policy Objective RH 2DM Standard 7Section 4.6Section 4.6.3Section 6.17Section 8.13Section 10.6Section 10.15Section 14.4Section 14.6Section 15.2.4Section 15.3.1Section 15.3.2Section 15.6Section 15.7.2Section 15.13.2
Decision Document Summary
Anne Kelly applied for permission to construct a new 80 sqm dwelling house and domestic wastewater treatment system at Ballywinna, Craughwell, Co. Galway. The site is located in a rural area designated as being under strong urban pressure (GCTPS area). Following requests for further information and clarification regarding the applicant's rural links and family landholdings, the Planning Authority concluded that a genuine housing need had not been established. The application was refused as it fa...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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