Core Refusal Reason
The applicant failed to demonstrate a genuine local need for a dwelling based on locationally-specific employment in agriculture, as required by rural housing policy for an area under significant urban pressure and zoned for high amenity.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant did not provide sufficient evidentiary information to prove that their principal employment and sole income are derived from commercial farming at the subject landholding.
- While the proposed single-storey dwelling design is considered appropriate for the landscape and would not have a significant negative visual impact, it cannot be permitted without a proven housing need.
- Granting permission would contravene Policy Objective PHP23 of the Development Plan and would set an undesirable precedent for urban-generated housing in a sensitive rural area.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Policy Objective PHP23Zoning Objective GPolicy Objective GIB6Section 12.7.3Section 12.7.4Section 12.3.10.1Section 12.3.12Policy Objective GIB4Section 12.3.10
Decision Document Summary
The application seeks permission for a 152.5 sqm single-storey detached farmhouse and a proprietary wastewater treatment system on a 2.3-hectare site at Barrack Road, Glencullen, Co. Dublin. The site is located in a high-amenity landscape (Zoning Objective G) under strong urban influence. The Planning Authority initially refused permission due to visual impact on a ridgeline and failure to meet rural housing criteria. Upon appeal, the Inspector disagreed with the Authority regarding visual impac...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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