Core Refusal Reason
The applicant failed to demonstrate a genuine rural housing need or close family ties required for development in a rural area under strong urban influence.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant did not establish a demonstrable economic or social need to live in the rural area, specifically failing to prove eligibility based on close family ties.
- The proposed development materially contravenes the rural settlement strategy of the Fingal Development Plan 2017-2023 and National Policy Objective 19 of the National Planning Framework.
- Granting permission would be contrary to the proper planning and sustainable development of the area and would violate Ministerial Guidelines for rural housing.
Cited Policies (CDP)
RU - Rural zoning objectiveTable RF02Chapter 5Objective RF39(i)
Decision Document Summary
The proposal involved the construction of a four-bedroom detached storey and half house with a wastewater treatment system at Bramble Lodge, Tyrellstown, Lusk. The site is situated in a rural area zoned 'RU' and is identified as being under 'Strong Urban Influence.' The application was refused primarily because the applicant failed to meet the restrictive criteria for rural housing, specifically failing to demonstrate a genuine local need or sufficient family ties to the area as required by loca...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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