Core Refusal Reason
The proposed commercial development in an unserviced rural area lacks justification as a site-specific rural-based enterprise and is considered contrary to the Core Strategy which directs growth to designated settlements.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant failed to demonstrate that the proposed workshop constitutes a small-scale, rural-based, indigenous activity as required by Policy Objective ED 6.10 of the County Development Plan.
- The development of a commercial entity in this unserviced rural location is considered inconsistent with Core Strategy Policy Objective CS 2.3, which seeks to direct growth toward designated settlements.
- The application lacks essential technical information regarding traffic movements, sightlines, and surface water management, preventing a full assessment of impacts on road safety and the local environment.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Policy Objective ED 6.10Core Strategy Policy Objective CS 2.3Section 6.3Chapter 6Chapter 7Chapter 12Section 12.24Figure 12.4
Decision Document Summary
The proposal sought permission for a 192m² workshop and associated wastewater treatment system in the rural area of Erriblagh, Elphin. The Planning Authority raised significant concerns regarding the principle of development, noting that the applicant provided insufficient evidence to classify the workshop as a location-dependent rural enterprise. The application was refused on the grounds that it would undermine the county's Core Strategy for settlement growth and failed to meet technical stand...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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