Core Refusal Reason
The applicants failed to demonstrate a rurally generated housing need in an area under strong urban influence, and the proposal would exacerbate ribbon development and environmental risks from wastewater over-concentration.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicants did not demonstrate a rurally generated housing need for this location, which is designated as an area 'Under Strong Urban Influence' under Policy CPO 4.24.
- The proposed development would exacerbate ribbon development in the area, contrary to Policy CPO 4.32, and result in an excessive density of un-serviced housing.
- The use of a septic tank would lead to an over-concentration of such systems in the vicinity, which would be detrimental to public health and groundwater quality.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Section 4.8.12CPO 4.24CPO 4.32
Decision Document Summary
The application sought permission for a storey-and-a-half dwelling, garage, and septic tank at Ballygarve, Killoe, Co. Longford. The site is located in a rural area identified as being under strong urban influence. Longford County Council refused the proposal because the applicants failed to establish a local rural housing need as required by the County Development Plan. Additionally, the planning authority concluded that the development would contribute to undesirable ribbon development and tha...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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