Core Refusal Reason
Failure to demonstrate compliance with rural housing eligibility criteria and inadequate road sightlines.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant failed to demonstrate compliance with the rural housing eligibility criteria required for the 'RU' zoning objective under the Fingal Development Plan 2023-2029.
- The proposed development would materially contravene the rural settlement strategy and is contrary to Ministerial Guidelines and the National Planning Framework.
- The applicant did not demonstrate that safe sightlines in accordance with TII standards could be achieved, creating a hazard for road users and pedestrians.
Cited Policies (CDP)
RU zoning objectiveTable 3.5 (ii)Objective SPQHO81Policy CSP45Policy CSP46
Decision Document Summary
The proposal involves the development of a 1.5-storey dwelling at Coolquay Common, Co. Dublin, on lands zoned for rural use ('RU'). The application was refused as the applicant did not provide sufficient information to prove they meet the local housing need criteria specified in the Fingal Development Plan. Additionally, the planning authority found that the proposed access failed to meet required safety standards for sightlines, which would result in a traffic hazard and endanger public safety....SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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