Core Refusal Reason
The applicant failed to demonstrate a genuine local housing need for a third rural dwelling, having already been granted permission for and constructed two previous rural dwellings in the area, which contravenes rural housing policy SSP-27.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The subject site is located in an area designated as a 'Rural Area under Strong Urban Influence, Stronger Rural Areas' where development is restricted to specific categories of applicants with a demonstrated local need.
- The applicant has previously been granted planning permission for and constructed two other rural dwellings in the vicinity under planning references PL2 00/1336 and PL2 07/149.
- The applicant does not comply with the rural housing policy set out in the Offaly County Development Plan 2021-2027, and the proposed development would therefore materially contravene policy SSP-27.
Cited Policies (CDP)
SSP-27
Decision Document Summary
Thomas Finlay sought planning permission for a 211sq.m bungalow, domestic garage, and wastewater treatment system at Cappancur, Ballinagar, Co. Offaly. The site is situated in the open countryside within an area designated as being under strong urban influence. The application was refused primarily because the applicant had already benefited from two previous rural housing grants in the locality. The Planning Authority concluded that the applicant did not meet the criteria for a local housing ne...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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