Core Refusal Reason
Failure to demonstrate a genuine rural housing need in accordance with the Rural Settlement Strategy and RU zoning requirements.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant failed to provide verifiable documentary evidence to establish a genuine need to reside in this rural area.
- The proposed development does not comply with the specific criteria for residential housing within lands zoned as RU (Rural).
- The proposal contravenes the objectives of the Fingal Development Plan 2023-2029 and is contrary to the proper planning and sustainable development of the area.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Section 3.5.15.3Section 3.5.15.5Objective SPQHO81Table 3.5Rural Settlement Strategy
Decision Document Summary
The applicant sought permission for a new dwelling house, detached domestic garage, and wastewater treatment system at Damastown, Naul, County Dublin. The site is situated in a rural area zoned 'RU', where residential development is strictly controlled. The Planning Authority refused the application because the applicant did not sufficiently demonstrate a genuine rural housing need as required by the Fingal Development Plan 2023-2029, thereby failing to meet the criteria of the Council's Rural S...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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