Core Refusal Reason
The proposal constitutes an incongruent, suburban-style estate development that is out of character with the rural area and contravenes the 'RC' zoning objective and specific design standards of the Fingal Development Plan 2023-2029.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed site layout, scale, and identical nature of the four dwellings would result in a suburban-style development that is incompatible with the prevailing rural character of the area.
- The development would directly contravene the 'RC' land-use zoning objective and specific requirements set out in Objective DMSO41 and Table 14.9 of the Fingal Development Plan 2023-2029.
- Granting permission would set an undesirable precedent for similar estate-type developments on rural lands, which would cumulatively injure rural amenities and undermine sustainable development.
Cited Policies (CDP)
RC land-use zoning objectiveObjective DMSO41Table 14.9
Decision Document Summary
This application sought outline permission for the development of four two-storey dwellings and wastewater treatment facilities at Drummans, Tobersool Lane, Balbriggan. The site is located within a rural area zoned 'RC'. The local authority refused the application on the grounds that the proposed layout and uniform design were characteristic of a suburban estate rather than a rural development. It was determined that the proposal would conflict with the Fingal Development Plan 2023-2029 and esta...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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