Core Refusal Reason
The applicant failed to provide sufficient evidence to demonstrate a substantiated rural-generated housing need for a dwelling in an area designated as being under Urban Influence (Category Area B).
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant has not adequately demonstrated that they meet the specific criteria for rural-generated housing need within a 'Category B' area under urban influence as defined in the County Development Plan.
- Insufficient documentary evidence, such as utility bills or formal correspondence, was provided to substantiate the applicant's claim of having spent a substantial period of their life in the local area.
- The application lacks clarity regarding the applicant's current and previous residency status, requiring further verification of tenancy history and proximity to the family home to ensure compliance with settlement policies.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Section 5.11Chapter 9Section 9.5Section 9.5.1Table 5.3
Decision Document Summary
Alan Hughes sought planning permission for a split-level dwelling, domestic garage, and wastewater treatment system at Kilmocolmock, Drum, Co. Roscommon. The site is located in a rural area under significant urban influence from Athlone, where housing is restricted to those with a substantiated local need. While the site was considered physically suitable in terms of access and effluent disposal, the application was refused because the applicant failed to prove a genuine rural-generated housing ...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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