Core Refusal Reason
The applicant failed to demonstrate a genuine rural housing need as they already own residential property in Galway City, thereby failing to meet the criteria of Policy Objective RH4 of the Galway County Development Plan 2022-2028.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant does not meet the rural housing need criteria required for a new dwelling in this rural area under strong urban pressure.
- It was confirmed that the applicant already owns a dwelling in Galway City and an additional investment property, which is contrary to the requirements of Policy Objective RH4.
- Granting permission would contravene the Sustainable Rural Housing Guidelines and the specific policy objectives of the Galway County Development Plan 2022-2028.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Objective RH4Objective RH01Chapter 3 - Urban & Rural HousingChapter 9 - Heritage, Landscape & Environmental ManagementChapter 13 - Development Management StandardsSection 9.10.1Section 9.11Section 13.3Section 13.4DM Standard 20DM Standard 40
Decision Document Summary
The proposal involved the construction of a 210.30 sq.m dwelling, a domestic garage, and a wastewater treatment system at Cill Ogula, Co. Galway, situated within the Galway Transportation Planning Study (GTPS) area. Although the applicant established family links to the area, the planning authority refused permission because the applicant already owns residential property in Galway City. As a result, the applicant failed to satisfy the 'genuine and proven rural housing need' requirement mandated...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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