Core Refusal Reason
The applicant failed to demonstrate a genuine local rural housing need or a functional economic/social requirement to reside in an area under Strong Urban Influence, as their parental residence is located within the urban settlement of Tullamore Town, contrary to Policy SSP-27.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant does not meet the social housing need criteria of Policy SSP-27 because their parental home is situated in Tullamore Town, which is defined as an urban area rather than a local rural area.
- A functional economic need for a rural dwelling was not established, as the applicant failed to prove full-time employment in a rural-based occupation (such as agriculture or forestry) within the required 8km radius of the site.
- The proposal failed to provide sufficient technical and legal certainty regarding the achievement of safe sightlines at the entrance and the appropriate management of effluent from the proposed horse stables.
Cited Policies (CDP)
SSP-27DMS 45DMS-46DMS-47DMS-48DMS-49DMS-50DMS-57
Decision Document Summary
Aislinn Bracken proposed the construction of a two-storey dwelling, garage, and horse stables at Kildangan, Durrow, Co. Offaly. The 0.626ha site is located in the open countryside in an area designated as being under 'Strong Urban Influence.' While the physical development was largely compliant with siting standards, the application was refused on policy grounds. The Planning Authority determined that the applicant's primary social links were to the urban center of Tullamore, meaning they did no...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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