Core Refusal Reason
The applicant failed to demonstrate a substantiated rural-generated housing need for a dwelling in an 'Area Under Strong Urban Pressure' as required by Policy Objective RH 2 of the Galway County Development Plan 2022-2028.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant failed to provide documentary evidence of residence in this specific rural area for a substantial continuous period during their formative years, with records indicating the applicant is from Gort town.
- The proposed development is located in a rural area identified as an 'Area Under Strong Urban Pressure' where housing is restricted to those who can demonstrate a functional or social need to reside in the locality.
- Granting permission would materially contravene Policy Objective RH 2 of the Galway County Development Plan 2022-2028 and set an undesirable precedent for similar future development in the area.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Policy Objective RH 2Section 3.7Section 3.9Section 4.6.1Section 6.17Section 8.13Section 10.6Section 10.15DM Standard 7DM Standard 28DM Standard 37
Decision Document Summary
The applicant, Sean Fahey Jr, sought outline permission for a single-family dwelling, garage, and wastewater treatment system at Gardenblake, Gort, Co. Galway. The site is located approximately 1km southwest of Peterswell in a rural area designated as being under 'Strong Urban Pressure'. Following requests for further information and clarification, the Planning Authority concluded that the applicant failed to substantiate an intrinsic link or a rural-generated housing need for this specific loca...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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