Core Refusal Reason
The applicant failed to demonstrate a local rural housing need in an area under strong urban influence and the site area was below the minimum 0.2-hectare requirement.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant did not establish a functional economic or social need to reside in this specific rural area, which is classified as being under strong urban influence and an Area of Special Control.
- The proposed development site measures 0.179 hectares, failing to meet the mandatory minimum site size of 0.2 hectares (0.5 acres) required by Policy DMS-45.
- The proposal is considered contrary to the proper planning and sustainable development of the area as it conflicts with the County Development Plan's rural housing and settlement policies.
Cited Policies (CDP)
SSP-27DMS-45DMS-46DMS-47DMS-48DMS-49DMS-50DMS-57
Decision Document Summary
This application by Sean Tierney proposed the construction of a single-storey dwelling, detached garage, and wastewater treatment system at Erry Armstrong, Clara, Co. Offaly. The subject site is situated in a rural area under strong urban influence and within the Clara Eskers Area of Special Control. The Planning Authority refused permission on two main grounds: the applicant's failure to satisfy the rural housing need criteria set out in Policy SSP-27 and the site's non-compliance with the mini...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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