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 applicant failed to provide sufficient documentary evidence to prove a genuine rural-generated housing need as required by the Fingal Development Plan 2023-2029.
- The proposal does not comply with the specific eligibility criteria for applicants from the rural community seeking permission for new housing in an area zoned 'RU - Rural'.
- The development would materially contravene the Fingal Rural Settlement Strategy and Objective 19 of the National Planning Framework, making it contrary to the proper planning and sustainable development of the area.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Policy SPQHP46Section 3.5.15.3Table 3.5Objective 19 of the National Planning Framework
Decision Document Summary
The proposal sought permission for a single-storey dwelling and garage structure at Knightstown, Ballyboughal, Co. Dublin, located within an area zoned 'RU – Rural'. The application was refused because the applicant did not submit verifiable documentary evidence to demonstrate a genuine rural-generated housing need, as mandated by Policy SPQHP46 and the Fingal Rural Settlement Strategy. As the proposal failed to meet the eligibility criteria for new rural housing, it was deemed to contravene bot...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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