Core Refusal Reason
Failure to demonstrate a genuine rural-generated housing need for a dwelling in an area designated as being under strong urban pressure (GCTPS) in accordance with the County Development Plan.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The subject site is located within the Galway County Transportation Study Area (GCTPS), which is identified as a rural area under strong urban pressure.
- The applicant failed to provide sufficient documentation to substantiate a genuine rural-generated housing need as required by Policy Objective RH 2 of the 2022-2028 County Development Plan.
- Granting permission would materially contravene the rural housing provisions of the development plan, set an undesirable precedent, and be contrary to proper planning and sustainable development.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Policy Objective RH 2Policy Objective RH 1DM Standard 38DM Standard 6DM Standard 36Section 3.7Section 3.8Section 3.9
Decision Document Summary
Patrick Nohily applied for permission to construct a new dwelling, shed, and wastewater treatment system at Corrafaireen, Galway East. The site is situated within the Galway County Transportation Study Area (GCTPS), an area under significant urban pressure where strict rural housing eligibility criteria apply. Following a request for further information, the Planning Authority determined that the applicant had not adequately demonstrated a genuine rural-generated housing need in compliance with ...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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