Core Refusal Reason
Failure to demonstrate a genuine rural housing need and negative impact on rural character through ribbon development.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant failed to establish a demonstrable economic or social need to reside in this rural area under strong urban influence, contravening local and national settlement strategies.
- The proposed dwelling would contribute to the consolidation of ribbon development, leading to the coalescence of built forms and increased demand for public services.
- The development would negatively transform the rural character into a low-density suburban appearance, materially contravening the RU zoning objective to protect the landscape.
Cited Policies (CDP)
RU zoning objectiveObjective RF39Objective RF55Chapter 5
Decision Document Summary
The applicant proposed a detached dormer dwelling and garage at Dermotstown, Ring Common, Co. Dublin, on a site zoned for rural protection (RU). Fingal County Council refused the application primarily because the applicant did not meet the criteria for rural housing need under Objective RF39 and National Policy Objective 19. Furthermore, the development was deemed to contribute to ribbon development and would result in a suburban-style encroachment that undermines the integrity and character of ...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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