Core Refusal Reason
Failure to demonstrate a genuine rural housing need and negative impact on the rural landscape character and protected views.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant failed to establish a demonstrable economic or social need to live in a rural area under strong urban influence, contravening local settlement strategies and National Policy Objective 19.
- The extensive removal and maintenance of 290 metres of hedgerow required to achieve sightlines would significantly degrade the rural landscape character of the area.
- The location, scale, and design of the proposed dwelling would negatively impact the requirement to protect views from the road, contrary to specific landscape and natural heritage objectives.
Cited Policies (CDP)
RU zoningTable RF02Chapter 5Objective RF38Objective RF39(i)Objective RF39(iii)Objective RF59Objective NH40
Decision Document Summary
The proposal sought permission for a one and a half storey dwelling and detached garage at Grallagh, Garristown, within an area zoned 'RU' (Rural) and identified as being under strong urban influence. The application was refused as the applicant did not meet the specific criteria for rural housing eligibility, failing to prove active engagement in the family farm, close family ties, or exceptional health circumstances. Additionally, the Planning Authority determined that the development would ca...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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