Core Refusal Reason
Failure to satisfy the rural housing need criteria for a Category 2 'Remaining Rural Area' under Policy RSP3.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant failed to demonstrate a functional or site-specific need to reside in this rural area, which is a mandatory requirement for development within a Category 2 'Remaining Rural Area' under Policy RSP3.
- The proposed development would contribute to the unsustainable proliferation of random one-off housing in the countryside, thereby undermining the policy objective to consolidate existing village networks and protect the agricultural economic base.
- While the architectural design and site suitability for wastewater treatment were deemed acceptable, the absence of a demonstrated housing need makes the proposal contrary to the proper planning and sustainable development of the area.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Policy RSP3Section 2.8.2Policy RCP 1Section 15.16Policy RHP 1Section 15.17Table 15.4Policy APP1Section 15.30
Decision Document Summary
The applicant, Catherine McGinn, sought permission for a two-storey dwelling, garage, and wastewater treatment system at Drumgoose & Toome, Castleblayney, Co. Monaghan. The site is located in a Category 2 'Remaining Rural Area' near Lough Muckno. Although the planning assessment found the proposed design and site layout to be compliant with rural design standards (Policies RCP 1 and RHP 1), the application was refused because the applicant did not establish a genuine rural housing need under Pol...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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