Core Refusal Reason
Failure to demonstrate a genuine rural housing need in a high-amenity zoned area and the unacceptable loss of a vernacular structure.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant failed to demonstrate a genuine housing need based on principal employment in agriculture or local enterprise, nor did they prove that existing dwellings on-site were unsuitable for their needs.
- The development contravenes Policy RES16 and the 'G' zoning objective, which seeks to protect high-amenity areas from unnecessary one-off housing.
- The loss of a vernacular style structure is contrary to conservation policies AR5 and AR8 and would set an undesirable precedent that undermines the character of the Glencullen area.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Zoning Objective GSection 8.2.3.6Policy RES16Policy AR5Policy AR8
Decision Document Summary
The application sought retention permission for a single-storey structure at Fiery Lane, Glencullen, located within a high-amenity 'G' zoned area. The planning authority refused the proposal because the applicant failed to establish a genuine rural housing need or demonstrate that the associated farm business was a viable principal form of employment. Furthermore, the authority determined that the demolition of a vernacular building on the site was contrary to heritage protection policies and wo...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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