Core Reason for the Refused Part
The proposal contravenes the RU - Rural land use zoning objective as the guesthouse use is not ancillary to the main residential dwelling nor operated by the resident owner.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed guesthouse and separate residential unit fail to comply with the RU zoning objective which requires guesthouse facilities to remain ancillary to the primary dwelling.
- The development does not meet the specific requirement for the guesthouse to be operated by the resident owner of the main dwelling.
- The proposal conflicts with the rural zoning objective to protect rural communities by failing to ensure new uses remain subordinate to the residential function of the property.
Cited Policies (CDP)
RU – Rural landsFingal Development Plan 2023–2029
Decision Document Summary
The application sought permission for a change of use from a 6-bedroom residential dwelling to a guesthouse and separate residential unit at Wrenwood House, Oldtown, Co. Dublin. While retention was granted for existing structures, the proposed change of use was refused as it contravenes the RU - Rural land use zoning objective of the Fingal Development Plan 2023-2029. The planning authority determined that the proposed guesthouse was not subordinate to the main residence and lacked the required ...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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