Core Refusal Reason
Failure to demonstrate a genuine economic or social need for a rural dwelling in an area under strong urban influence.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant failed to establish a genuine economic or social need to reside in the rural area as required by the 'RU' zoning objective.
- The proposal contravenes the rural settlement strategy of the Fingal Development Plan 2023-2029 and national policy regarding housing in areas under strong urban influence.
- Granting permission would be contrary to the proper planning and sustainable development of the area and Ministerial Guidelines.
Cited Policies (CDP)
RU - Rural zoning objectiveChapter 3Chapter 14
Decision Document Summary
This application sought permission for a new dwelling at Commons Lower, Garristown, Co. Dublin, within a site zoned 'RU' (Rural) under the Fingal Development Plan 2023-2029. The Planning Authority refused the application because the applicant did not satisfactorily demonstrate compliance with the rural housing need criteria for an area under strong urban influence. Consequently, the development was deemed to contravene local settlement strategies, the National Planning Framework (NPO 19), and th...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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