Core Refusal Reason
The applicant failed to demonstrate a functional economic or social need for a rural dwelling in an area designated as being under strong urban influence, and already owns an adjoining property, thus contravening Policy SSP-27 of the County Development Plan.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant failed to provide any local need details or evidence of a functional economic or social requirement to reside in this specific rural area as required by policy.
- Planning history indicates the applicant was previously granted permission for and currently owns a dwelling on an adjoining site, which disqualifies them under the criteria of Policy SSP-27.
- The proposed development would materially contravene the 2021-2027 Offaly County Development Plan regarding the management of rural housing in areas under strong urban influence.
Cited Policies (CDP)
SSP-272021-2027 Offaly County Development Plan
Decision Document Summary
Moyra Hennessy sought outline planning permission for a new dwelling, garage, and wastewater treatment system at Drumakeenan, Roscrea, Co. Offaly. The site is located within a rural area designated as being under Strong Urban Influence and Stronger Rural Areas. The application was refused because the applicant did not demonstrate compliance with local need criteria set out in Policy SSP-27 of the Offaly County Development Plan 2021-2027. Specifically, the applicant already owns an adjoining dwel...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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