Core Refusal Reason
Non-compliance with rural settlement strategy and lack of demonstrated housing need, as the applicants already possess a permitted dwelling in the area.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicants fail to demonstrate a social or economic need for an additional dwelling in a rural area under strong urban influence, especially as they already reside in a permitted house nearby.
- The proposed entrance provides substandard sightlines, creating a traffic hazard and endangering public safety.
- The conversion of the outbuildings would materially contravene a condition of a previous planning permission (F03A/1609) which restricted the use of the structures.
Cited Policies (CDP)
RU zoning objectiveObjective DMS129Fingal Development Plan 2017-2023
Decision Document Summary
The proposal sought to convert existing outbuildings and stables into a single-storey residential house at Lealands, Garristown, Co. Dublin. The site is situated within a rural area zoned 'RU' and designated as being under strong urban influence. The local authority refused permission primarily because the applicants already own and reside in a permitted dwelling nearby, meaning they do not meet the strict economic or social need criteria for an additional rural house. Furthermore, the developme...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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