Core Refusal Reason
Failure to demonstrate local housing need in a restricted rural area, excessive scale of ancillary structures, and insufficient technical data regarding public health and water services.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicants failed to provide evidence of a genuine local housing need required for development within an 'Area Under Stronger Urban Influence'.
- The combined scale of the proposed garage and the storage shed seeking retention significantly exceeds the 80sq.m limit, creating a detrimental visual impact.
- Inadequate technical information regarding percolation, site drainage, and water connection feasibility renders the proposal prejudicial to public health.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Table 12Objective RH01Section 18.13.2
Decision Document Summary
The proposal sought permission for a two-storey dwelling and domestic garage at Ashwood Upper, Ballylarkin. The application was refused primarily because the site is located in an 'Area Under Stronger Urban Influence' and the applicants did not demonstrate a functional need to reside there. Additionally, the ancillary structures were deemed excessively large and contrary to visual amenity standards, while a lack of specific data on wastewater treatment and water supply connections meant the plan...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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