Core Refusal Reason
The applicant failed to demonstrate a demonstrable rural-generated housing need as required by Table 3.5 of the Fingal Development Plan 2023-2029, as a close family member had previously been granted permission for a dwelling on the same landholding since October 1999, thereby exhausting the family's entitlement under the 'close family ties' criterion.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant does not meet the eligibility requirements for a rural house under the Fingal Rural Settlement Strategy because the 'one house per family' rule in Table 3.5 was previously utilized by the applicant's mother.
- The proposed dwelling, characterized by its bulk and suburban design features, is considered incongruous and out of character with the open, low-lying rural landscape of the area.
- The development would contravene Policy SPQHP46 and the design objectives of the Fingal Development Plan 2023-2029, representing an improper and unsustainable development of the rural area.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Fingal Development Plan 2023-2029RU (Rural) ZoningPolicy CSP45Policy CSP46Objective CSO81Policy SPQHP45Policy SPQHP46Policy SPQHP50Objective SPQHO50Objective SPQHO51Objective SPQHO54Objective SPQHO55Section 3.5.15.3Table 3.5Policy SPQHP55Objective SPQHO84Objective SPQHO89Table 14.9
Decision Document Summary
The application relates to a 0.41ha site in Causestown, Lusk, Co. Dublin, where permission is sought for a storey-and-a-half (7.65m high) 4-bedroom dwelling with a private well and wastewater treatment system. The site is located in a rural area zoned 'RU' (Rural) under the Fingal Development Plan 2023-2029, which is categorized as being under strong urban influence. While the applicant demonstrated significant local ties (residing in the area for 25 years), Fingal County Council refused permiss...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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