Core Refusal Reason
The applicant failed to demonstrate a genuine rural housing need in an 'Area under Urban Influence' as they already own and reside in a dwelling previously granted permission in the same rural area.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant failed to demonstrate compliance with the Rural Housing policy for an Area under Urban Influence as defined in the Kilkenny County Development Plan 2021-2027.
- The applicant's rural housing need has already been met through a previously granted planning permission (P06/1031) for a dwelling in the same rural area where they currently reside.
- The proposed development would be contrary to National Policy Objective 19 of the National Planning Framework, which requires the demonstration of a functional economic or social need for housing in the countryside.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Kilkenny County Development Plan 2021-2027Rural Housing PolicySection 4.8.4National Policy Objective 19
Decision Document Summary
Dermot Ronan applied for permission to construct a 164sqm single-storey dwelling, garage, and wastewater treatment system at Killaloe, Callan, Co. Kilkenny. The site is located in a rural area designated as being 'under Urban Influence'. Although the applicant sought to downsize for health and family reasons, the Planning Authority refused the application because the applicant already owns a home 1.5km from the site. As the applicant's housing need was previously met, the proposal was deemed con...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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