Core Refusal Reason
The applicant failed to demonstrate a rurally generated housing need in an area under strong urban influence, and the proposal would lead to an unsustainable over-concentration of wastewater treatment systems.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant failed to demonstrate a rurally generated housing need as required by the Longford County Development Plan 2021-2027 for areas under strong urban influence.
- The proposed development would lead to an over-concentration of septic tanks in the area, posing a significant risk to public health and groundwater quality.
- The proposal would result in an excessive density of development in an un-serviced rural area, creating uneconomic pressure on community and public services.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Section 4.8.12CPO 4.24CPO 4.32
Decision Document Summary
This application sought permission for a bungalow, detached garage, and onsite sewerage system at Creevy, Granard, Co. Longford. The site is located in a rural area under strong urban influence where the applicant, currently residing in the United States, failed to establish a genuine local housing need. The proposal was refused because it would contribute to ribbon development, create an unsustainable density of private wastewater systems detrimental to public health, and place undue pressure o...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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