Core Refusal Reason
Failure to demonstrate a genuine rural housing need in a high amenity zoned area.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The development is located in a 'G' zoned area intended to protect high amenity, where residential development is strictly limited to those with a demonstrated local need.
- The applicant failed to provide sufficient evidence that their primary employment is in agriculture, hill farming, or a local enterprise directly linked to the area's amenity potential.
- The retention of the structure contravenes Policy RES16 of the County Development Plan and is inconsistent with the proper planning and sustainable development of the region.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Objective GPolicy RES16
Decision Document Summary
The application sought retention permission for a single-storey structure at Fiery Lane, Glencullen, situated within a high-amenity 'G' zoned area of the Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Development Plan. The planning authority refused the proposal because the applicant did not satisfy the criteria for a genuine housing need, specifically failing to prove that their principal employment is rooted in the local agricultural or amenity sector. As a result, the development was found to be in breach of ...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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