Core Refusal Reason
The proposed rebuild and extension of the vernacular dwelling was refused as it is located in a Greenbelt zone where the applicant failed to demonstrate a rural-generated housing need, and the structure was deemed too ruined to qualify as a restoration project under policy SPQHP59.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant has not demonstrated a genuine rural-generated housing need as required for residential development within a designated Greenbelt area.
- The remains of the historic structure are too limited to be accurately described as a reuse or rehabilitation of a vernacular building, rendering it a new build in the countryside.
- Temporary permission for the portacabin is appropriate for three years as it provides habitable accommodation for a long-term resident and local business owner without impacting airport safety or road hazards.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Fingal Development Plan 2023-2029Zoning Objective GBPolicy SPQHP59Policy SPQHP46Objective DMSO191Objective SPQHO50Table 3.5Table 14.26Noise Zone B
Decision Document Summary
The application concerns a site on Cooks Road, Swords, situated within Noise Zone B of Dublin Airport and zoned as Greenbelt (GB). The development proposal involves two main elements: the reconstruction and extension of a ruined vernacular cottage into a four-bedroom house, and the temporary retention of an existing portacabin for residential use. Fingal County Council initially refused both elements due to greenbelt policy, traffic hazards, and airport noise concerns. The Inspector recommended ...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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