Core Refusal Reason
Failure to demonstrate a genuine rural-generated housing need in an area designated as being under strong urban pressure (Rural Metropolitan Area/MASP) in accordance with Policy Objective RH 1.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant failed to provide sufficient documentary evidence to demonstrate a functional rural housing need or long-standing intrinsic links to the area as required for the Rural Metropolitan Area (Zone 1).
- The proposed development would materially contravene Policy Objective RH 1 of the Galway County Development Plan 2022-2028, which restricts one-off housing in areas under strong urban influence to those with a demonstrated local need.
- Granting permission would set an undesirable precedent for similar development in an unserviced rural area, which would be contrary to the proper planning and sustainable development of the region.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Section 3.7Section 3.8Section 3.9Objective RHO 1Policy Objective RH 1DM Standard 7DM Standard 40Policy NHB 1Objective NHB 1Objective NHB 2Objective NHB 3Objective DS 6Objective AFF 5
Decision Document Summary
The applicant sought permission for a 240.80sqm dwelling, garage, and wastewater system on an agricultural site at Kiltullagh, Oranmore, Co. Galway. The site is located within the 'Rural Metropolitan Area' (MASP), a zone identified as being under strong urban pressure where strict housing need criteria apply. Following a request for further information, the Planning Authority concluded that the applicant had not satisfactorily demonstrated a genuine rural housing need or sufficient residency his...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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