Core Refusal Reason
Failure to demonstrate a genuine rural housing need in an area under strong urban influence.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant failed to demonstrate a sufficient economic or social need to reside in a rural area as required by local and national planning policy.
- The proposed development would contribute to urban sprawl and lead to demands for the uneconomic provision of public services in an unserviced rural area.
- Granting permission would set an undesirable precedent for similar developments and would be contrary to the proper planning and sustainable development of the area.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Objective ‘B’Policy RES16
Decision Document Summary
The proposal sought permission for a residential development on family lands at 'The Hollies', Cullen's Lane, Dublin 18. The site is situated in a rural area zoned Objective 'B' and is classified as being under strong urban influence according to national guidelines. The application was refused because the applicant did not establish a clear economic or social necessity to live in this specific rural location, meaning the project would conflict with Policy RES16 of the Dún Laoghaire Rathdown Cou...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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