2318

for construction of a dormer bungalow type dwelling house with detached garage, entrance, boundary fence/wall, on site suitable wastewater treatment system with polishing filter and all ancillary site works all of which are similar in design to what was previously granted full planning permission under planning reference number 072327

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

The applicant failed to demonstrate a functional rural-generated housing need for a dwelling at this location, which is situated within a 'Stronger Rural Area' as defined by the Cavan County Development Plan 2022-2028.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The applicants failed to provide sufficient evidence to establish a demonstrable economic or social need to live in this specific rural area, which is designated as a 'Stronger Rural Area'.
  • The proposal does not comply with Objective SRA 01 and Sections 12.13.2 and 12.13.2.1 of the Cavan County Development Plan 2022-2028, which require applicants to demonstrate a rural-generated housing need.
  • Insufficient information was submitted to allow the Planning Authority to determine if the development would be consistent with the sustainable management of one-off housing in the countryside as per National Planning Framework Objective 19.

Cited Policies (CDP)

National Planning Framework Objective 19Section 12.13.2Section 12.13.2.1Objective SRA 01RH 01RH 02RH 03RH 04RH 05RH 06RH 07RH 08RH 09RH 10RH 11SRA 02RHD 01RHD 02WTR 01WTR 02WTR 04WTR 05AS 01AS 02AS 03BT 01BT 02RD 01SD 01DGS 01DGS 02DGS 03DGS 04

Decision Document Summary

The proposal involves the construction of a 391sq.m dormer bungalow, a detached garage, and a wastewater treatment system on a 0.57ha greenfield site in the townland of Kilsaran, near Killydoon Village. While the technical aspects of the site, including traffic safety and wastewater treatment, were found to be generally acceptable, the application was refused because the applicants did not provide adequate documentation to prove a genuine rural housing need. Consequently, the development was dee...
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