Core Refusal Reason
The proposal failed to demonstrate a rural-generated housing need, posed a traffic safety hazard due to inadequate sightlines on a regional road, and was deemed visually incongruous due to its excessive scale and footprint.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicants failed to demonstrate that they meet the specific criteria for rural-generated housing need as required by Objective RF20 of the Fingal County Development Plan.
- The proposed vehicular access onto the R122 regional road is deficient in sightlines, which would result in a significant traffic and safety hazard for road users.
- The scale, siting, and footprint of the dwelling are considered excessive and out of character with the established pattern of development, causing detriment to the visual amenities of the rural area.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Objective DMS126Objective RF20Section 12.6Objective DMS52
Decision Document Summary
The application sought permission for a detached single-storey dwelling, garage, and wastewater system at Newtown, Delahasey, Balbriggan. The Planning Authority refused the development on multiple grounds, primarily citing the lack of evidence for rural housing need and significant traffic safety concerns regarding the entrance onto the R122. Additionally, the proposed dwelling was found to be too large and poorly integrated into the site, conflicting with the established building line and visua...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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