Core Refusal Reason
Failure to demonstrate a genuine economic or social need to reside in a Greenbelt area under strong urban influence, resulting in non-compliance with local and national rural housing policies.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant failed to establish a demonstrable economic or social need to live in a rural area under strong urban influence, as required by National Policy Objective 19 of the National Planning Framework.
- The proposed development materially contravenes Objectives RF31 and RF39 of the Fingal County Development Plan 2017-2023, which restrict housing within the 'GB' (Greenbelt) zoning.
- The proposal is contrary to Ministerial Guidelines and the proper planning and sustainable development of the area due to its inconsistency with rural settlement strategies.
Cited Policies (CDP)
GB zoning objectiveObjective RF31Objective RF39
Decision Document Summary
The applicant sought outline permission for the demolition of an existing dwelling and the construction of a new house at The Broughan, St Margaret's, Co. Dublin. The site is located within a designated Greenbelt zone and an area identified as being under strong urban influence. The Planning Authority refused the application because the documentation provided did not satisfy the criteria for rural housing need set out in the Fingal County Development Plan and national policy. Consequently, the d...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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