Core Refusal Reason
The applicant failed to demonstrate a genuine rural housing need for the specific location, and the proposed dwelling's design was deemed incompatible with the local rural character and vernacular.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant failed to demonstrate a genuine rural housing need at this location, as the site is not situated within the required 8km radius from the applicant's family home.
- The proposed development would lead to the encroachment of random rural development, conflicting with County Development Plan policies designed to protect rural areas from overdevelopment.
- The design and scale of the proposed house are at variance with established local house types and would adversely impact the visual amenities and character of the rural area.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Section 2.7.1.3Section 2.7.1.4Section 2.7.5Section 2.7.3
Decision Document Summary
Sinead Byrne applied for planning permission to erect a fully serviced dwelling house and associated site works at Oak Park, Co. Carlow. Carlow County Council refused the application based on two main factors: the failure to meet rural housing need criteria and inappropriate design. The planning authority determined that the applicant did not satisfy the 'local need' requirement as the site was outside the 8km radius of their family home. Furthermore, the proposed house design was considered inc...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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