Core Refusal Reason
The development fails to demonstrate sensitive restoration of a vernacular building and constitutes an unauthorized new dwelling in a High Amenity rural area without a proven economic or social housing need.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant failed to provide evidence that the design changes comply with vernacular heritage objectives, leading to a material contravention of Objective RF65 regarding the restoration of rural buildings.
- The development is considered a new dwelling rather than a restoration, and the applicant has not demonstrated a specific economic or social need to live in a rural area under strong urban influence.
- The proposal materially contravenes the rural settlement strategy and the 'HA' (High Amenity) zoning objective, conflicting with both local and national planning policies including National Policy Objective 19.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Objective RF65HA Zoning Objective
Decision Document Summary
The application sought retention for development at a site in Strifeland, Balbriggan, located within a High Amenity (HA) zone. The Planning Authority refused the application because the works did not align with the sensitive restoration of vernacular buildings and were deemed to constitute a new dwelling. Furthermore, the applicant failed to establish a genuine rural housing need, making the development contrary to the Fingal Development Plan's settlement strategy and national planning guideline...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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