Core Refusal Reason
The application failed to demonstrate compliance with rural housing policy SSP-27 regarding local need and failed to provide evidence of achievable 150m sightlines for the site entrance onto a restricted regional road.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant has not adequately demonstrated a functional economic or social requirement to reside in this specific rural area (Area of Special Control) as required by Policy SSP-27 of the County Development Plan.
- The proposed development fails to demonstrate that the required 150m sightlines, as per DMS-097, are achievable in both directions at the site entrance onto the R439 restricted regional road.
- Insufficient information was provided regarding the applicant's full landholding and the availability of alternative, less sensitive sites outside the designated Area of Special Control.
Cited Policies (CDP)
SSP-27DMS-45DMS-46DMS-47DMS-48DMS-50DMS-57DMS-097Table 8.4
Decision Document Summary
The proposal involves the construction of a 162sqm single-storey dwelling, a 55.5sqm domestic garage, and associated services at Knocknahorna, Banagher, Co. Offaly. The site is located in a rural area designated as an 'Area of Special Control' adjacent to the R439, which is a restricted regional road. The Planning Authority determined that permission could not be granted as submitted (issuing a Request for Further Information) because the applicants failed to prove a 'local need' under Policy SS...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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