Core Refusal Reason
The proposed development constitutes a second additional dwelling (third overall) on a family farm landholding zoned 'High Amenity', which exceeds the limit of one incremental house and contravenes the Fingal Rural Settlement Strategy.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- While the applicant qualifies under the Family Farm Criteria, the proposal exceeds the permissible limit of one additional incremental house on lands subject to High Amenity (HA) zoning.
- The applicant failed to provide sufficient evidence or justification as to why their housing need could not be satisfied by the existing secondary dwelling on the family landholding.
- The development would materially contravene the rural settlement strategy and objectives of the Fingal Development Plan 2023-2029 regarding sustainable development in sensitive rural areas.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Objective SPQHO73Objective SPQHO74Objective SPQHO76Objective SPQHO80Objective DMSO44Objective DMSO41Objective DMSO43Section 3.5.15.3Section 3.5.15.4Section 14.12.7
Decision Document Summary
The application seeks permission for a 181.5 sqm bungalow and effluent treatment system on a 0.266 ha greenfield site in Garristown, Co. Dublin. The site is situated within a larger 41.18 ha family farm located in a 'Rural Area under Strong Urban Influence' and zoned as 'High Amenity'. The Inspector noted that the landholding already contains two residences: the primary family home and a secondary dwelling occupied by the applicant's uncle. Although the applicant demonstrated a bona fide housing...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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