Core Refusal Reason
Failure to demonstrate a local housing need in a Rural Area Under Strong Urban Influence and inappropriate backland development.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicants failed to provide sufficient evidence of a functional economic or social link to the local rural area, contravening Policy SSP-27 regarding housing in areas under strong urban influence.
- The proposed dwelling is considered poorly sited backland development that is out of character with the rural area and fails to meet the road frontage requirements of Policy DMS-46.
- The development would have a detrimental impact on the residential amenity of the adjoining permitted dwelling due to its proximity and potential for overlooking from the dining and sitting areas.
Cited Policies (CDP)
SSP-27DMS-45DMS-46DMS-47DMS-48DMS-50DMS-57
Decision Document Summary
This application proposed the construction of a single-storey dwelling, detached garage, and associated services on a 0.404ha site at Ballynacarrig, Ballyboy, Co. Offaly. The site is situated within a 'Rural Area Under Strong Urban Influence'. Offaly County Council refused permission because the applicants did not satisfy the local need criteria set out in Policy SSP-27. Furthermore, the Planning Authority concluded that the proposal represented unsuitable backland development that would be out ...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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