Core Refusal Reason
Failure to demonstrate compliance with rural housing policy (local need) for a site located on a restricted regional road, alongside concerns regarding ribbon development and traffic safety on the R402.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant failed to provide sufficient evidence of a functional economic or social requirement to reside in this specific rural area, which is designated as being under strong urban influence.
- The proposed development would contribute to and exacerbate undesirable ribbon development in the area, contrary to the proper planning and sustainable development of the region.
- The creation of a new vehicular entrance onto the R402 restricted regional road would endanger public safety by reason of traffic hazard and interfere with the safety and free flow of traffic on a strategic route.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Policy SSP 19Policy SSP-18Policy SSP17Policy STAP-16Policy SSP-27Section 8.6.2Table 4.16
Decision Document Summary
This planning application relates to the construction of a two-storey dwelling, domestic garage, and waste water treatment system at Drumcooley, Edenderry, Co. Offaly. The site is situated in the open countryside on a restricted regional road (R402) within an area designated as being under 'Strong Urban Influence'. The proposal was refused as the applicant did not demonstrate a specific local need to reside at this location, and the development was deemed to conflict with policies aimed at preve...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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