Core Refusal Reason
The proposed development represents excessive and unsustainable growth for a rural village, conflicting with the regional settlement hierarchy and undermining the rural character and zoning objectives of Rowlestown.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The scale and pace of the development are contrary to the settlement hierarchy and policies intended to prevent rapid, unsustainable expansion of rural villages.
- The suburban character of the proposal fails to enhance the village and would contribute to excessive growth that undermines the rural character and contravenes the RV zoning objective.
- Granting permission would set an undesirable precedent that would cumulatively injure the residential amenity and viability of the area.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Regional Policy Objective 4.83Section 2.8Section 5.2RV land use zoning objective
Decision Document Summary
The proposal sought the construction of 16 two-storey dwellings at Rowlestown Meadows, Rowlestown, Co. Dublin. The Planning Authority refused permission on the grounds that the development would lead to unsustainable growth patterns and put undue pressure on local services, contrary to the Fingal Development Plan and Regional Spatial and Economic Strategy. It was determined that the suburban nature of the scheme would erode the rural character of the village and fail to comply with the specific ...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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