Core Refusal Reason
The applicant failed to demonstrate a genuine rural-generated economic or social need to reside in an area under strong urban influence, and the proposal would exacerbate ribbon development while causing unacceptable damage to rural amenity through the removal of mature trees and hedgerows.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant does not meet the criteria for an economic or social need to live in this rural area as defined by National Policy Objective 19, given their employment is based in Dublin City and is not location-dependent.
- The development would intensify existing ribbon development along the R108, leading to an undesirable pattern of development that militates against the preservation of the rural environment.
- The extensive removal of mature ash trees and hedgerows required to facilitate vehicular sightlines would have a significant negative impact on the rural character and landscape of the area, contrary to the Fingal Development Plan.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Objective SS01Objective SS07Objective RF26Objective RF27Objective RF29Objective RF30Objective RF33Objective RF39Objective RF55Objective RF56Objective RF57Objective RF59Objective RF61Objective RF63Objective RF66Objective DMS52Objective WT06
Decision Document Summary
This report pertains to a first-party appeal against the refusal of planning permission for a 1.5-storey dwelling, domestic garage, and wastewater treatment system at Rath Great, Naul, Co. Dublin. The appeal site is a c. 0.37ha agricultural field located within an area zoned 'RU' (Rural) under the Fingal Development Plan 2017-2023. While the Planning Authority acknowledged the applicant's social ties to the area, the Inspector determined that the applicant failed to prove a 'demonstrable economi...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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