Core Refusal Reason
The applicant failed to demonstrate a genuine rural-generated economic or social need to live in an area designated as under 'Strong Urban Influence,' failing to meet the 15-year residency or medical-need criteria set out in the local rural settlement strategy.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant has not provided sufficient documentary evidence to satisfy the 15-year residency requirement in the locality or demonstrated a rural-based economic need.
- The application failed to meet the procedural requirements for a housing need based on exceptional health circumstances, as no sworn affidavits from medical practitioners were submitted.
- While the Inspector disagreed with the Planning Authority regarding traffic hazards—finding that proposed sightline improvements were acceptable—the failure to establish a rural housing need remains a fundamental reason for refusal.
Cited Policies (CDP)
RU Zoning ObjectiveObjective RF39(i)Objective RF39(iii)Objective RF61Table RF02Table RF03Objective DMS24Objective DMS87Objective DMS129Objective SS01Objective SS07Objective RF08Objective RF57Objective RF63Objective RF24Objective DMS126
Decision Document Summary
This report concerns a first-party appeal against Fingal County Council's decision to refuse permission for a 1.5-storey, four-bedroom dwelling at Bramble Lodge, Tyrellstown, Lusk. The site is located in a rural area zoned 'RU' (Rural) and is designated as being under 'Strong Urban Influence.' The Planning Authority refused the application due to a lack of demonstrated rural housing need and concerns regarding inadequate sightlines creating a traffic hazard. The applicant argued that he had live...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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