Core Refusal Reason
Failure to demonstrate compliance with rural housing eligibility criteria (Policy Objective RH 2) for a site located within an 'Area Under Strong Urban Influence'.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed development is located in a rural area identified as an 'Area Under Strong Urban Influence' and within the Galway County Transport Planning Strategy area, which is subject to significant pressure for single rural housing.
- The applicant has not satisfactorily demonstrated that they meet the specific rural housing need requirements set out in Policy Objective RH 2 of the current County Development Plan.
- Granting permission would materially contravene Policy Objective RH 2, set an undesirable precedent for similar future developments in the area, and would be contrary to the proper planning and sustainable development of the area.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Policy Objective RH 2Galway County Development Plan 2022-2028
Decision Document Summary
The application sought permission for the construction of a dwelling house, domestic garage, and a new sewage treatment system at Mulroog East, Ballinderreen, Co. Galway (Townland of Drumacoo). The site is located in a rural area designated as an 'Area Under Strong Urban Influence' under the Galway County Development Plan 2022-2028. The local authority refused permission primarily because the applicant failed to demonstrate compliance with Policy Objective RH 2, which governs rural housing eligi...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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