Core Refusal Reason
Failure to demonstrate a genuine rural housing need (economic or social) in accordance with the County Development Plan and national guidelines, combined with concerns regarding unsustainable linear/ribbon development.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant failed to provide sufficient documentation, such as land registry for the original family home and livestock records, to substantiate a demonstrable economic or social rural housing need.
- The proposed development would result in an undesirable pattern of linear/ribbon development, contributing to the encroachment of random rural development in an unserviced area.
- The proposal is contrary to the settlement strategy of the Galway County Development Plan 2022-2028 and would undermine the efficient provision of public services and infrastructure.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Chapter 4 - Rural Living & DevelopmentChapter 15 - Development Management StandardsRH 3
Decision Document Summary
The applicant, Kevin Ryan, sought planning permission to construct a new dwelling house with a wastewater treatment plant and domestic garage at Gorteen, approximately 3km north of Mountbellew, Co. Galway. The site is located in a rural area designated as 'Structurally Weak'. Despite multiple requests for further information and clarification, the Planning Authority determined that the applicant failed to adequately demonstrate a genuine rural housing need based on economic or social criteria. F...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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