Core Refusal Reason
The applicant failed to demonstrate a rurally generated housing need in an area designated as being under strong urban influence, and the proposal would result in urban-generated housing in a rural area.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant did not satisfy the criteria for a rurally generated housing need as required by Policy CPO 4.24 for areas under strong urban influence.
- The development would constitute urban-generated housing, which would materially contravene Policy CPO 4.30 aimed at protecting the agricultural and landscape value of the rural area.
- The submitted site characterization report was found to be inaccurate regarding existing site services and failed to adequately address local drainage ditches and channels.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Section 4.8.12CPO 4.24CPO 4.30
Decision Document Summary
This application sought permission for a storey and a half dwelling, detached garage, and wastewater treatment system at Clooncallow, Ballymahon, Co. Longford. The site is located in a rural area classified as being under strong urban influence. Longford County Council refused the application primarily because the applicant, an accountant working in Mullingar and living in Ballymahon town, failed to demonstrate a genuine rural housing need. Additionally, the proposal was deemed to contravene lan...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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