Core Refusal Reason
The applicant failed to meet rural housing need criteria because they previously owned a dwelling in the open countryside, which contravenes Policy SSP-27 of the County Development Plan.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The subject site is located within a 'Rural Area Under Strong Urban Influence' where a positive presumption for a permanent rural home is only granted to specific categories of applicants who demonstrate a functional economic or social requirement.
- The applicant previously owned a house in the open countryside (Planning Ref: 05/1439), which disqualifies them under the specific criteria of Policy SSP-27 requiring that an applicant does not already own or has not owned a house in the open countryside.
- The proposed development would materially contravene the Offaly County Development Plan 2021-2027 and would be contrary to the proper planning and sustainable development of the area.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Policy SSP-27Offaly County Development Plan 2021-2027
Decision Document Summary
Regina Cornally sought permission to construct a three-bedroom dwelling and garage at Curragh Road, Clara, Co. Offaly. The site is situated in the open countryside in an area designated as being under strong urban influence. The application was refused because the applicant had previously owned a rural dwelling, thereby failing to satisfy the eligibility criteria set out in Policy SSP-27 of the Offaly County Development Plan 2021-2027 regarding rural housing need....SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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