Core Refusal Reason
The applicants failed to demonstrate a rural-generated housing need for a site located in an area under urban influence, and the proposal would exacerbate ribbon development.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicants failed to provide sufficient evidence of a rural-generated housing need as required for 'Category Area B - Areas under Urban Influence' under the Roscommon County Development Plan 2014-2020.
- The proposed development would contribute to and exacerbate the existing pattern of ribbon development in the area, which is contrary to established planning policy.
- The proposal is considered contrary to the proper planning and sustainable development of the area and the Sustainable Rural Housing Guidelines for Planning Authorities.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Section 2.3Section 2.3.8Section 5.9Section 5.11Section 5.11.1Section 9.5Section 9.38Policy 5.29Policy 5.35Table 5.3
Decision Document Summary
Patrick and Maria Hynes sought permission to construct a four-bedroom dwelling and detached garage at Liberty, Ballydangan, Athlone, Co. Roscommon. The site is located within an area designated as being under urban influence. The application was refused because the applicants did not demonstrate a specific rural-generated housing need according to the County Development Plan criteria. Additionally, the Planning Authority determined that the development would exacerbate ribbon development in the ...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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