Core Refusal Reason
Failure to demonstrate a genuine rural-generated housing need in accordance with the Fingal Rural Settlement Strategy.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicants failed to provide documentary evidence demonstrating a genuine rural-generated housing need as required by the Fingal Rural Settlement Strategy.
- The proposed development materially contravenes Policy SPQHP46 of the Fingal Development Plan 2023-2029 regarding housing in the countryside.
- The proposal is contrary to Objective 19 of the National Planning Framework and the proper planning and sustainable development of the rural-zoned area.
Cited Policies (CDP)
RU – RuralPolicy SPQHP46Section 3.5.15.3Table 3.5Objective 19 of the National Planning Framework
Decision Document Summary
The proposal involves the construction of a storey and a half style dwelling at Roganstown Golf & Country Club, Swords, Co. Dublin, within an area zoned 'RU – Rural'. The application was refused because the applicants did not demonstrate compliance with the local rural housing policy or provide evidence of a genuine rural-generated housing need. Consequently, the development was deemed a material contravention of the Fingal Development Plan 2023-2029 and inconsistent with national planning guide...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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