Core Refusal Reason
The applicant failed to demonstrate a genuine local rural housing need in accordance with the Louth County Development Plan 2021-2027, specifically regarding full-time agricultural employment and local residency requirements.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant failed to provide sufficient documentation to demonstrate they are engaged in full-time agriculture, which is a mandatory requirement for Qualifying Criteria 1 in Rural Policy Zone 2.
- The applicant does not meet the residency requirement of having lived in the local rural area for at least 18 years, which precludes them from qualifying under Criteria 3 of the Development Plan.
- Granting permission would be contrary to the Louth County Development Plan 2021-2027 and the proper planning and sustainable development of an area identified as being under strong urban influence.
Cited Policies (CDP)
HOU 41Table 3.4Table 3.5Section 3.17.4Section 3.17.6HOU 38HOU 45HOU 46HOU 47HOU 42Section 13.9.4Section 13.9.5Section 13.9.6Section 13.9.7Section 13.9.8Section 13.9.9Section 13.9.1013.19.1413.16.1713.9.1513.9.16ENV 39IU 16IU 17IU 18IU 19NGB 50BHC 42BHC 44
Decision Document Summary
Roisín Quigley sought planning permission for a two-storey dwelling, the restoration of an outbuilding for domestic storage, and a new wastewater treatment system at Knockagh, Hackballscross, Co. Louth. The site is situated within Rural Policy Zone 2, an area designated as being under strong urban influence. The application was refused primarily because the applicant failed to establish a functional or social need to reside in this rural area. The planning authority determined that the applicant...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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