Core Refusal Reason
The applicant failed to demonstrate a genuine rural housing need or a functional social requirement to reside in the specific rural area in accordance with the County Development Plan.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant did not establish a genuine rural housing need for the specific site location, as their established links were found to be with the village of Tinryland rather than the rural area in question.
- The proposal fails to meet the criteria for a functional social requirement to live in the subject rural area as set out in Sections 3.16.2 and 3.16.3 (Policy RH P4) of the Development Plan.
- Granting permission would conflict with policies designed to restrict one-off rural housing to specific categories of applicants, thereby setting an undesirable precedent and contradicting the proper planning and sustainable development of the area.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Section 3.16.2Section 3.16.3Policy RH P4Carlow County Development Plan 2022-2028
Decision Document Summary
The applicant, Padraig Delaney, sought permission for the construction of a 198sqm dwelling house, domestic garage, septic tank, and associated site works at Graiguenspidogue, Nurney, Co. Carlow. Carlow County Council refused the application on the grounds that the applicant failed to demonstrate a genuine rural housing need or a functional social requirement to live in this specific rural location. The planning authority concluded that the development would conflict with the Carlow County Devel...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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