Core Refusal Reason
Failure to demonstrate a genuine rural housing need and inappropriate design/scale for the rural landscape.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant failed to demonstrate a genuine economic or social need to reside in a rural area under strong urban influence, specifically regarding their involvement in the family farm.
- The proposal materially contravenes the rural settlement strategy of the Fingal Development Plan 2017-2023 and national policy objectives regarding single housing in the countryside.
- The excessive scale, bulk, and incongruous design of the proposed dwelling and shed would negatively impact the rural character and landscape of the area.
Cited Policies (CDP)
RU zoning objectiveObjective RF36Objective RF38
Decision Document Summary
The proposal sought permission for a single-storey dwelling and a shed at Balgaddy, Ring Commons, Co. Dublin, within an area zoned 'RU' (Rural) and designated as being under strong urban influence. Fingal County Council refused the application because the applicant did not provide sufficient evidence of a rural housing need based on family farm involvement, thus conflicting with local and national settlement strategies. Additionally, the scale and design of the structures were deemed unsympathet...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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