Core Refusal Reason
The Planning Authority originally refused permission because the applicant had not adequately demonstrated a local rural housing need as required by Table 3.5(ii) of the Fingal County Development Plan. However, the Inspector recommended a grant of permission, concluding that the applicant's long-standing local ties and the provision of a service-based business (hairdressing) to the local rural community satisfy the intent of the rural settlement strategy.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant has established deep-rooted local connections to the area and operates a business that actively serves and sustains the local rural community and economy.
- The site is well-screened by mature vegetation and the proposed modern dwelling design will integrate into the landscape as a consolidation of an existing cluster without causing visual obtrusion.
- Technical aspects of the proposal, including the on-site wastewater treatment system and the safety of the new vehicular entrance, meet required standards and will not negatively impact residential amenity or the environment.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Zoning Objective RUPolicy CSP46Section 3.5.15SPQHP45SPQHP46SPQHP50SPQHO55Section 3.5.15.3Table 3.4Table 3.5Table 3.5(ii)Section 7.2.6Section 14.12.2Section 14.12.3Section 14.12.8
Decision Document Summary
The proposal involves the construction of a 250sqm two-and-a-half-storey house and wastewater treatment system on a 0.2313-hectare site at Woodpark, Lusk, Co. Dublin. The Planning Authority refused permission on the grounds that the applicant failed to meet the 'Local Rural Housing Need' criteria under the Fingal CDP 2023-2029. On appeal, the Inspector reassessed the applicant’s circumstances, noting her long-term residency in the locality and her operation of a hairdressing business with a loca...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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