Core Refusal Reason
Failure to demonstrate a genuine economic or social need to reside in a rural area designated as Greenbelt and under strong urban influence.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The site is located within a 'Greenbelt' (GB) zoning objective intended to protect rural lands and is categorized as a 'Rural Area under Strong Urban Influence'.
- The applicant failed to provide evidence of a genuine economic or social need to reside in this rural setting, as required by National Policy Objective 19 of the National Planning Framework.
- The proposed development would conflict with national guidelines for rural housing and would be contrary to the proper planning and sustainable development of the area.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Fingal Development Plan 2017 – 2023 GB zoningNational Policy Objective 19
Decision Document Summary
The proposal sought permission for a two-storey detached dwelling and a percolation area at Little Broomfield, Malahide. The site is situated within a Greenbelt zone and an area identified as being under significant urban pressure. The application was refused because the applicant did not demonstrate a functional economic or social requirement to live in this specific rural location, which is a core requirement for new single housing in such areas under the Fingal Development Plan and National P...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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