Core Refusal Reason
Failure to demonstrate a rural-generated housing need and unresolved technical issues regarding wastewater and archaeology.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicants failed to provide sufficient evidence of a genuine rural-generated housing need (economic or social) as required for 'Rural Policy Zone A' under the County Development Plan 2022-2028.
- There is a lack of definitive confirmation from Irish Water regarding the feasibility of a connection to the public sewer system for the proposed development.
- The proposed site encroaches on a protected archaeological zone (Monument RO011-182), necessitating pre-development testing to assess potential impacts.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Chapter 2 - Core Strategy and Settlement PolicyChapter 3 - People, Places and HousingSection 3.10 Rural Area TypesChapter 7 - Infrastructure, Transport and CommunicationsSection 7.8 Water ServicesChapter 12 - Development Management StandardsSection 12.7 Rural House Design ConsiderationsSection 12.24 Roads and TransportationTable 3.2: Rural Housing Need CriteriaRural Policy Zone A
Decision Document Summary
The proposal seeks permission for a single-storey dwelling and domestic garage at Cortober, Carrick on Shannon, on a 0.83-hectare site within 'Rural Policy Zone A'. The application was refused primarily because the applicants failed to provide sufficient evidence of a demonstrable social or economic rural housing need. Furthermore, the planning authority cited unresolved concerns regarding the feasibility of a public sewer connection and the potential impact on recorded archaeological monuments ...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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