Core Refusal Reason
Failure to demonstrate rural housing eligibility and proximity to the family home, combined with traffic safety concerns due to inadequate sightlines.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant failed to demonstrate a genuine economic or social need to reside in a rural area under strong urban influence, specifically regarding 'close family ties' as required by local and national policy.
- The proposed dwelling is located more than 2 kilometres from the applicant's family home, which materially contravenes the siting requirements set out in Objective RF61 of the Development Plan.
- The development would endanger public safety by creating a traffic hazard due to inadequate sightlines at the proposed entrance, contrary to Objective DMS129.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Table RF02Chapter 5Objective RF39(i)Objective RF61Objective DMS129
Decision Document Summary
The proposal sought permission for a detached four-bedroom single-storey dwelling at Rallekaystown, Lusk, Co. Dublin, on land zoned 'RU' (Rural). The application was refused as the applicant did not establish a demonstrable rural housing need or eligibility based on family ties within the 'Rural Area under Strong Urban Influence'. Furthermore, the site exceeded the 2-kilometre distance limit from the family home and failed to provide safe access due to insufficient sightlines, making the develop...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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