Core Refusal Reason
Failure to demonstrate a genuine rural-generated housing need in an area under strong urban pressure (Rural Housing Zone 2), as required by Objective RH2 of the County Development Plan.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant failed to provide sufficient evidence of a genuine rural-generated housing need or intrinsic rural links to the specific site location as required for Rural Housing Zone 2.
- The documentation submitted indicates strong connections to Athenry town, leading the Planning Authority to conclude the proposal is urban-generated rather than rural-generated.
- The proposed development would be contrary to Policy Objective RH2 of the Galway County Development Plan 2022-2028 and the Sustainable Rural Housing Guidelines for the area.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Objective RH2Section 4.6.3DM Standard 28DM Standard 33 (b)Chapter 4Chapter 7Chapter 8Chapter 10Chapter 15DM Standard 8DM Standard 11DM Standard 37DM Standard 38DM Standard 46DM Standard 47
Decision Document Summary
Grace Kelly sought permission to construct a 248 sqm two-storey dwellinghouse, garage, and wastewater treatment system at Farranablake East, Athenry, Co. Galway. The site is located within the urban fringe of Athenry in a 'Rural Area under Strong Urban Pressure' (Zone 2). Although technical issues regarding archaeology, noise, and sightlines were addressed through further information, the application was refused because the applicant failed to demonstrate a substantiated rural housing need, with...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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