Core Refusal Reason
Failure to demonstrate a genuine rural housing need and the creation of ribbon development in a rural area under strong urban influence.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant failed to establish a demonstrable economic or social need to live in this rural area, which is classified as being under strong urban influence.
- The proposed development would constitute and intensify ribbon development at this location, contravening local planning objectives and national guidelines.
- The proposal would materially contravene the Fingal Development Plan 2017-2023 and National Policy Objective 19 of the National Planning Framework, representing unsustainable development.
Cited Policies (CDP)
RU zoning objectiveTable RF02Chapter 5Objective RF39Objective RF55
Decision Document Summary
The proposal sought permission for a detached dormer dwelling and domestic structure at Dermotstown, Ring Common, Co. Dublin, within an area zoned 'RU' (Rural). The application was refused primarily because the applicant did not demonstrate a qualifying rural housing need as required by the Fingal Development Plan and the National Planning Framework for areas under strong urban influence. Additionally, the planning authority determined that the project would result in ribbon development, further...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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