Louth County Council
Rural Housing Needs Form
Note: To be completed for all rural housing planning applications. This form is to be
completed by the occupier of the proposed dwelling. Applicant advised to study the
relevant provisions of the County Development Plan prior to completing this form.
First Name……………………………… Surname ……………………………………………………
Current Address:
…………………………………………………………………………………
Phone number: …………………..
e-mail………………………………………………………
Which development control zone is the site located in? ……………………………………………..
1. Care of an existing householder
(Only applicable to development control zone 1)
To satisfy the qualifying criteria for development control zone 1 on the basis of
providing care to an existing householder as set out in the County Development Plan 2003 –
2009, the following is required as documentary evidence.
 Letter from a GP detailing the need for care to the existing householder.
 Land registry certificate and landholding maps (showing full land holding)
2. Son or Daughter of a land owner
(Applicable to Development Control Zone 2, 3, 4, 5, 6)
To satisfy the qualifying criteria for development control zones as set out in the County
Development Plan 2003 – 2009, the following is required as documentary evidence.
Land registry certificate and landholding maps (showing full land holding)
3. Residency
(Applicable to Development Control Zone 2, 3, 4, 5)
To satisfy the qualifying criteria for development control zones as set out in the County
Development Plan 2003 – 2009, the following is required as documentary evidence.
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Original Long Birth Cert
Letter from local clergy stating the place of birth, the address of the family
residence at that time if different from current address, including any other
relevant information e.g. primary school attended
School records stating the number of years attending the school and any other
relevant information.
4. Work
(Applicable to Development Control Zone 5 and Category 11 Development Centres)
To satisfy the qualifying criteria for development control zone 5 as set out in the County
Development Plan 2003 – 2009, the following is required as documentary evidence.
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Letter from employer stating the address of the employment and number of years’
service.
5. Category 11 Development Centre
To satisfy the qualifying criteria in Development Centres the applicant has to
demonstrate a tie to the County
Local area is defined as an area falling within a radius of 4kms from the qualifying family
residence. Where the qualifying area is reduced by reason of its coastal location the 4 km
radius may be extended to include an additional area equivalent to the area lost.
Housing Need shall be established where the applicant does not currently own a house, or
where their current accommodation, as determined by the local authority, is insufficient to meet
his/hers accommodation needs.
Longstanding resident – A person who has resided for 10 years or more in an area.