Core Refusal Reason
The applicant failed to demonstrate a rural housing need and has previously been granted permission for a dwelling in the rural area, violating the policy that limits individuals to a single planning permission for a house in such zones.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant failed to submit the mandatory 'Supplementary Application Form' and supporting documentation required to demonstrate compliance with the Rural Settlement Strategy for the South Shore area of Rush.
- The proposed site access, transportation arrangements, and landscaping plans were deemed inadequate, lacking necessary technical details such as swept path analysis and professional design specifications.
- The proposal represents a material contravention of the Fingal Development Plan 2023-2029 because the applicant's housing need was already satisfied by a previous grant of permission (F05A/0646), exceeding the one-house-per-applicant limit.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Objective RF43Section 3.5.15.3Fingal Development Plan 2023-2029
Decision Document Summary
The proposal involved the construction of a new detached two-storey dwelling house to the side of an existing property at Padre Pio, Channel Road, Rush, Co. Dublin. The site is situated within a rural zoned area of the South Shore, where residential development is strictly controlled by the Fingal Rural Settlement Strategy. The Planning Authority refused permission because the applicant had already received a prior grant for a permanent residence in the area, thus failing to meet the 'one house'...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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