Core Refusal Reason
Refusal is based on the applicant's failure to demonstrate a genuine rural-generated housing need in an area under strong urban influence, traffic safety concerns regarding a substandard access lane, and the risk of groundwater pollution from the proliferation of private wastewater systems.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant failed to establish a functional economic or social need to reside in the rural area, contravening National Policy Objective 19 and the local Rural Settlement Strategy.
- The proposed development would utilize a substandard access road and private laneway, creating a traffic hazard and obstruction for existing residents and road users.
- The proliferation of individual wastewater treatment systems in this unsewered high-amenity area presents an unacceptable risk of groundwater pollution, regardless of the proprietary system proposed.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Fingal Development Plan 2017-2023Objective RF38Objective RF26Objective RF27Objective RF33Objective RF36Objective RF37Objective RF39Objective RF70Objective RF74Objective RF79Objective RF104Table RF02Table RF03'HA' Zoning ObjectiveSheet No. 14 'Green Infrastructure 1'
Decision Document Summary
The application seeks permission for a dwelling and wastewater treatment system on an elevated 0.2-hectare site at Six Cross Lane, Rush, Co. Dublin, within a 'High Amenity' zone. The site is situated in a rural area under strong urban influence and is classified as a 'Highly Sensitive Landscape'. Although the applicant is involved in a family horticultural business, the Inspector noted the business and family home are primarily located in an urban area, meaning no rural-generated need was proven...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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