Core Refusal Reason
Failure to demonstrate compliance with Rural Housing Policy (Objective CDP 4.14) regarding the social or economic need to reside in a rural area designated as being under 'Strong Urban Influence'.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicants failed to demonstrate a sufficient social or economic need to reside in the rural area as required by Objective CDP 4.14 for areas under Strong Urban Influence.
- Under Objective CDP 4.18(g), where total or substantial demolition of an existing structure is proposed, the provisions of Objective CDP 4.14 regarding housing need must be strictly applied.
- The Planning Authority is not satisfied that the applicants' current residency and employment details meet the criteria for 'New Single Houses in the Countryside' within the designated Areas of Special Control.
Cited Policies (CDP)
CDP 4.14CDP 4.18CDP 14.3Objective CDP 3.1Objective CDP 11.13Objective CDP 11.14
Decision Document Summary
The applicants sought permission to demolish a derelict, partially constructed dwelling and replace it with a new single-storey house, bored well, and wastewater system at Knockaloaghan, Crusheen, Co. Clare. The site is situated in a rural area defined as being under 'Strong Urban Influence' and within the 'Western Corridor Working Landscape'. While the replacement of a derelict structure is generally supported, the planner noted that total demolition triggers the requirement to prove a local ho...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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