Core Refusal Reason
The residential development is a non-permissible use under the 'Rural Business' (RB) zoning objective and fails to meet essential design and residential amenity standards.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The development materially contravenes the 'RB' – 'Rural Business' land-use zoning objective of the Fingal Development Plan 2023–2029, which expressly lists residential development as a 'Not Permitted' use class.
- The structure fails to meet rural design guidelines regarding external appearance, boundary treatments, and private open space, resulting in sub-standard amenity for occupants and negative visual impacts on the area.
- The proposal is contrary to SPPR 2 of the Sustainable Residential Development and Compact Settlements Guidelines and would set an undesirable precedent for non-conforming developments in rural business zones.
Cited Policies (CDP)
RB Zoning ObjectiveTable 14.9DMSO27DMSO72
Decision Document Summary
The application sought the retention of a single-storey dwelling and attached domestic garage at Murray’s Lane, Hayestown, Rush. Fingal County Council refused permission because the site is located within a 'Rural Business' (RB) zone intended for rural-related commerce, where residential use is prohibited. Beyond the zoning violation, the planning authority determined that the dwelling's design and lack of adequate private open space failed to meet the standards required for sustainable resident...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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