Core Refusal Reason
The unauthorized demolition of a vernacular cottage without justification and the failure to demonstrate a genuine rural housing need or business dependency on a rural location.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The demolition of the former rural vernacular cottage lacks any rationale or justification, materially contravening development plan objectives aimed at preserving built heritage.
- The applicants failed to satisfy the 'bona fide' rural housing need criteria, as the submitted business plan for micro-agriculture was neither comprehensive nor demonstrated a specific dependency on a rural location over an urban one.
- Insufficient technical information was provided regarding transportation aspects, preventing a full assessment of the development's impact on the local road network.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Objective RF64Objective RF65Objective CH37Objective RF39 (iv)Table RF03RU Rural Zoning
Decision Document Summary
This application sought retention permission for the demolition of a vernacular cottage and permission for a new dwelling at Stoneyridges, Garristown, Co. Dublin. The site is located within a rural area under strong urban influence. The Planning Authority refused the application primarily because the demolition of the original cottage lacked justification, contravening heritage preservation policies. Furthermore, the applicants failed to demonstrate a legitimate rural housing need under the 'bon...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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