Core Refusal Reason
The applicants failed to demonstrate a genuine rural-generated housing need as required by the Carlow County Development Plan 2022-2028 for an unzoned rural area under stronger urban influence.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The information submitted fails to demonstrate that the applicants have a genuine rural-generated housing need in accordance with the criteria set out in Section 3.16.2 of the County Development Plan.
- The proposed development would conflict with Policy RH. P1, which seeks to focus the provision of one-off dwellings in rural areas on applicants who demonstrate a functional economic or social need.
- Granting permission would set an undesirable precedent for similar developments in the area and would be contrary to the proper planning and sustainable development of the locality.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Section 3.16.2Policy RH. P1Chapter 3Table 3.5
Decision Document Summary
The proposal sought permission for a single-storey dwelling, detached garage, and wastewater treatment system on a 0.26ha greenfield site at St Mullins Road, Tinnahinch, Co. Carlow. The site is located in an unzoned rural area designated as Rural Housing Policy Zone 1 (Rural Area Under Stronger Urban Influence). Although the applicants addressed technical queries regarding site sections, the planning authority determined they failed to provide sufficient documentary proof of a functional economi...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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