Core Refusal Reason
The applicant failed to demonstrate a genuine rural housing need in an area under urban influence, particularly as they had previously been granted permission for a dwelling (P10/75) which was subsequently sold.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant failed to demonstrate compliance with the Rural Housing policy for an area under urban influence as defined in the Kilkenny City and County Development Plan 2021-2027.
- The applicant's housing and medical need was previously established and met under planning reference P10/75; however, that property was subsequently sold, and permitting a second dwelling would be contrary to the proper planning and sustainable development of the area.
- The proposed development would contravene National Policy Objective 19 of the National Planning Framework, which requires single housing in the countryside to be based on a demonstrable economic or social need.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Section 11.7.8.1Section 3.5.2.3National Policy Objective 19Kilkenny City and County Development Plan 2021-2027
Decision Document Summary
Valerie O'Keeffe sought permission for a 149sq.m. single-storey dwelling and associated services at Ballytarsney, Mooncoin, Co. Kilkenny. While previous site history concerns regarding the N24 road scheme buffer were resolved, the application was refused because the applicant failed to meet the qualifying criteria for rural housing in an area under urban influence. The planning authority noted that the applicant had already been granted a dwelling under a previous permission (P10/75) to meet the...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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