Core Refusal Reason
The applicants failed to demonstrate a genuine rural housing need as defined by the County Development Plan, specifically because the proposal does not constitute their first home.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The application site is located within a rural area designated as an 'Area Under Urban Influence' (Category B) where strict housing need criteria apply under the County Development Plan.
- While the applicants demonstrated rural origins and intrinsic ties to the area, they do not satisfy the policy requirement for individuals seeking to build their first home due to previous home ownership.
- Granting permission would contravene Policy 5.29 and Section 5.11 of the Roscommon County Development Plan 2014-2020 and the Sustainable Rural Housing Guidelines for Planning Authorities.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Chapter 2Section 2.3Section 2.3.8Chapter 5Section 5.9Section 5.11Section 5.11.1Section 5.11.4Policy 5.29Table 5.3Chapter 9Section 9.5Section 9.38
Decision Document Summary
The proposal sought permission for a two-storey dwelling, domestic garage, and septic tank system at Moher Td., Lanesborough, Co. Roscommon. The site is located in a rural area classified as being under urban influence. While the planning authority found the design, access, and environmental impact to be acceptable, the application was refused on strategic policy grounds. The applicants, despite having local ties, failed to meet the 'rural generated housing need' criteria because the development...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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