Core Refusal Reason
The applicant failed to demonstrate a specific rural housing need in an area under strong urban influence, and the proposal would contribute to undesirable ribbon development and urban sprawl.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant failed to demonstrate a specific rural-generated economic or social need to reside in this area designated as 'Under Strong Urban Influence', as required by the Sustainable Rural Housing Guidelines and the Development Plan.
- The proposed development would be contrary to policy objective RH2 of the Galway County Development Plan 2022-2028, which sets out housing need criteria for rural areas.
- The development would contribute to the build-up of ribbon development and urban sprawl, militating against the preservation of the rural environment and creating demands for additional public services, contrary to policy objective RH13.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Policy objective RH2Policy objective RH13Galway County Development Plan 2022-2028
Decision Document Summary
This application sought permission for a dwellinghouse, domestic garage, and associated site works at Gortard, Clarinbridge, Co. Galway. An Bord Pleanála refused the development primarily because the applicant did not meet the rural housing need criteria for an area designated as 'Under Strong Urban Influence' in the Galway County Development Plan 2022-2028. Additionally, the Board concluded that the proposal would lead to excessive ribbon development and urban sprawl, thereby conflicting with p...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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