Core Refusal Reason
Non-compliance with rural settlement strategy for Greenbelt zoning and failure to demonstrate adequate wastewater treatment suitability.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposal fails to meet the rural settlement strategy and housing need criteria required for the 'GB' (Greenbelt) zoning objective and areas under strong urban influence.
- The development would contravene specific objectives (RF29, RF31, RF39) regarding the maximum number of dwellings and housing provision in the countryside.
- The applicant failed to provide a Site Characterisation Report, meaning the suitability for wastewater disposal was not demonstrated, posing a risk to public health.
Cited Policies (CDP)
GB zoning objectiveObjective RF29Objective RF31Objective RF39Fingal County Development Plan 2017-2023
Decision Document Summary
This application sought outline permission for a four-bedroom, two-storey dwelling and a new vehicular entrance at The Court, Kilmartin Lane, Hollystown, Co. Dublin. The site is located within a designated Greenbelt (GB) area and a rural area under strong urban influence. The Planning Authority refused permission because the applicant failed to demonstrate a demonstrable economic or social need to live in the area, contravening local and national rural housing policies. Additionally, the lack of...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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