Core Refusal Reason
The applicant failed to demonstrate a substantiated rural housing need in accordance with Policy Objective RH2 of the Galway County Development Plan 2022-2028 for an area under strong urban influence.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant failed to establish long-standing rural links or a substantiated housing need as required by Policy Objective RH2 for an area designated as Rural Housing Zone 2 (under strong urban influence).
- The proposed development would contravene Policy Objective RH2 of the Galway County Development Plan 2022-2028 and ministerial guidelines issued under Section 28 of the Planning and Development Act 2000.
- Granting permission would set an undesirable precedent for similar urban-generated housing in the rural area, which would be contrary to the proper planning and sustainable development of the region.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Policy Objective RH2Chapter 4 Rural Living and DevelopmentSection 3.7Section 3.9Chapter 7 Infrastructure, Utilities and Environmental ProtectionSection 8.13Section 10.6Section 10.15Chapter 12 Architectural, Archaeological and Cultural HeritageSection 13.5Section 13.6Section 14.4Section 14.6Chapter 15 Development Management StandardsPolicy Objective RH 9Policy Objective FL 1Policy Objective LCM 1Policy Objective LCM 2DM Standard 6DM Standard 8DM Standard 20DM Standard 27DM Standard 29DM Standard 41
Decision Document Summary
The applicant, Paul O'Brien, sought permission for the construction of a 207.10 sqm dwelling, a 45 sqm domestic garage, and a private sewerage treatment system at Cloonnavaddoge, Co. Galway. The site is located in a rural area within the Galway Transportation Planning Study Area, which is classified as being under strong urban influence. The Planning Authority refused the application because the applicant did not demonstrate a genuine rural housing need or sufficient social/functional links to t...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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