Core Refusal Reason
Failure to demonstrate a genuine rural housing need in compliance with the Fingal Rural Settlement Strategy, combined with inadequate technical arrangements for wastewater, surface water, and vehicular access.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicants failed to provide sufficient documentary evidence to demonstrate a genuine rural-generated housing need as required by the Fingal Rural Settlement Strategy and Policy SPQHP46.
- The Planning Authority is not satisfied that the proposed arrangements for surface water management and wastewater disposal are adequate, posing a potential risk to public health.
- The application failed to demonstrate that safe and adequate vehicular access arrangements can be implemented to serve the proposed development.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Policy SPQHP46Section 3.5.15.3Table 3.5Objective 19 of the National Planning Framework
Decision Document Summary
The proposal by Gerard and Lisa Quinn for a residential development at Stoneyridges, Garristown, Co. Dublin, was refused permission by Fingal County Council. The site is situated within an area zoned 'RU – Rural', which restricts housing to individuals with a proven rural-generated need. The refusal was primarily based on the applicants' failure to meet the eligibility criteria of the Fingal Rural Settlement Strategy, alongside significant technical concerns regarding the management of surface a...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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