Core Refusal Reason
The applicant failed to demonstrate a genuine economic or social need for a new dwelling in a rural area under strong urban influence, alongside concerns regarding design, drainage, and flood risk.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposal fails to comply with the rural settlement strategy and housing need criteria for areas under strong urban influence as defined in the Fingal County Development Plan 2023-2029 and National Planning Framework.
- The design and layout of the proposed dwelling are out of character with the existing development and would be injurious to the visual and rural amenities of the area.
- The application failed to provide sufficient evidence of adequate foul drainage arrangements and failed to address significant flood risk concerns on the site.
Cited Policies (CDP)
RU ZoningSection 3.5.15.3Table 3.5Policy CSP45Policy SPQHP46Section 3.5.15.7Table 14.9
Decision Document Summary
The application proposed the demolition of an existing garage and utility room to facilitate a new residential development at 8 Roganstown Golf & Country Club, Swords. The site is located on lands zoned 'RU' (Rural) within an area designated as being under strong urban influence. The Planning Authority refused permission because the applicant did not demonstrate a clear economic or social need to reside in the countryside. Furthermore, the development was deemed visually incompatible with its su...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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