Core Refusal Reason
The applicant failed to demonstrate a genuine rural housing need or close family ties required for residential development within the 'RU' zoning objective and an area under strong urban influence.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant did not establish a demonstrable economic or social need or sufficient 'close family ties' to justify a dwelling in a rural area under strong urban influence.
- The proposed development would materially contravene the rural settlement strategy of the Fingal Development Plan 2017-2023, specifically Objective RF39(i).
- The proposal is contrary to National Policy Objective 19 of the National Planning Framework and the Sustainable Rural Housing Guidelines for Planning Authorities.
Cited Policies (CDP)
RU zoning objectiveTable RF02Chapter 5Objective RF39(i)
Decision Document Summary
The proposal involved development on a 1.7-hectare site at Mainscourt, Ballyboughal, Co. Dublin, located within a rural area zoned 'RU' and designated as being under strong urban influence. The application was refused because the applicant failed to meet the specific criteria for rural housing eligibility, such as demonstrating a genuine local need or close family ties. As a result, the development was found to conflict with local settlement strategies, ministerial guidelines, and national plann...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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