Core Refusal Reason
Failure to demonstrate compliance with rural housing need criteria (Policy SSP-27) and unresolved technical issues regarding site access, sightlines, and dwelling orientation.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant failed to provide sufficient documentary evidence, such as school records or birth certificates, to demonstrate a functional economic or social requirement to reside in this rural area under Policy SSP-27.
- The proposed orientation of the dwelling, which faces at an angle to the regional road, was deemed inappropriate and requires revision to be parallel with the road frontage.
- Significant concerns remain regarding the legal ownership and right-of-way for the private laneway access, as well as the technical feasibility of achieving required sightlines at the junction with the R420.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Policy SSP-27Policy DMS-57
Decision Document Summary
The proposal sought permission for a two-storey dwelling, garage, and effluent treatment system at Shanderry, Portarlington, Co. Offaly. The site is located in the open countryside within an area classified as being under 'Strong Urban Influence'. Although the planner's report recommended Further Information, the application was ultimately refused based on the applicant's inability to prove a 'local need' for a house in this area. Furthermore, the planning authority raised critical objections re...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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