Core Refusal Reason
The applicant fails to meet the rural housing need criteria as they have previously been granted planning permission for and currently own a rural dwelling in the area, which is designated as an 'Area Under Urban Influence'.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant does not meet the rural housing need criteria because they have previously received planning permission for a rural dwelling (Ref. 05/1216) and currently own a home in the locality.
- The proposed development is located within an 'Area Under Urban Influence' where strict criteria apply to prevent the proliferation of one-off housing for those who have already benefited from rural planning.
- The applicant's personal circumstances, including a legal separation and the pending sale of their current home, do not override the policy requirement that applicants must not have previously received planning permission for a rural dwelling.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Section 7.8.3Section 7.8.4
Decision Document Summary
Roisin Sheehy sought permission for a single-storey dwelling, garage, and onsite wastewater treatment system at Tinnapark, Graiguenamanagh, Co. Kilkenny. The site is situated in a rural townland designated as an 'Area Under Urban Influence' in the Kilkenny City and County Development Plan 2021-2027. While technical referrals regarding access and drainage were acceptable, the application was refused because the applicant already owns a rural dwelling and has previously been granted planning permi...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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