Core Refusal Reason
The applicant failed to demonstrate a functional economic or social need to reside in a rural area zoned for agriculture, as required by the Carlow County Development Plan 2022-2028.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant did not establish a sufficient functional economic or occupational link to the rural area to justify a dwelling on lands zoned for agriculture.
- The proposed development would be contrary to the zoning objective of the Rathvilly Small Town Plan 2022-2028, which aims to protect agricultural land from urban sprawl and ribbon development.
- The business plan submitted failed to present a clear case for a viable full-time business that is intrinsically linked to the rural area, as required for persons whose primary employment is outside agriculture.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Section 3.16.2Chapter 3Chapter 13Section 13.4.6.5Section 16.10.7Policy RH P11Table 3.5Rathvilly Small Town Plan 2022-2028
Decision Document Summary
Sean and Lara Robinson sought permission for a private dwelling, garage, and associated services at Patrick’s Well, Rathvilly, Co. Carlow. The site is located on 0.460ha of land zoned for 'Agriculture' within the Rathvilly Small Town Plan 2022-2028 and falls within a Rural Area Under Urban Influence. Carlow County Council refused the application primarily because the applicants failed to demonstrate a genuine functional economic or social need to live in this specific rural location, as mandated...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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