Core Refusal Reason
Failure to demonstrate a rural-generated housing need in an area under strong urban pressure, specifically non-compliance with Policy Objective RH 2 of the Galway County Development Plan 2022-2028.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant failed to provide sufficient documentary evidence to substantiate the claim that they do not already own a dwelling in the locality, specifically regarding a property in Ardrahan village.
- The proposal does not meet the criteria for a rural-generated housing need as required by Policy Objective RH 2 for areas under strong urban pressure.
- Granting permission would contravene the Galway County Development Plan 2022-2028 and ministerial guidelines, setting an undesirable precedent for similar future developments in the area.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Policy Objective RH 2Section 3.7Section 3.9Section 6.17Section 8.13Section 10.6Section 10.15DM StandardsDesign Guidelines for the Single Rural House
Decision Document Summary
The applicant, Colin Fahy, sought planning permission for a single-storey dwelling, garage, and wastewater treatment system at Ballymaquiff North, Ardrahan, Co. Galway. The site is located within a rural area designated as being under strong urban pressure. The application was refused because the Planning Authority was not satisfied that the applicant demonstrated a genuine rural-generated housing need. Specifically, the applicant failed to provide evidence that they did not already own a home i...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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