Core Refusal Reason
The applicant failed to demonstrate a genuine rural-generated economic or social housing need to live in an 'Area under Strong Urban Influence' in accordance with National Policy Objective 19 and the Fingal County Development Plan 2023-2029, particularly given their ownership of an adjacent existing dwelling.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant does not come within the scope of the housing need criteria set out in the Sustainable Rural Housing Guidelines or the Fingal County Development Plan 2023-2029.
- The simple disposal of an existing dwelling to fund new construction does not constitute the establishment of a genuine rural-generated housing need.
- The proposed layout, including a 5.5m wide access roadway, suggests an intent for further development and would set an undesirable precedent for uncoordinated and piecemeal development of the wider landholding.
Cited Policies (CDP)
RU: Rural Zoning ObjectivePolicy CSP45Policy CSP46Objective CSO81Policy SPQHP46Objective SPQHO53Objective SPQHO81Table 3.5Section 3.5.15.8 (South Shore Rush)Objective SPQHO92Objective DMSO41Objective DMSO43Section 14.12.11
Decision Document Summary
The proposal involves the construction of a storey-and-a-half dwelling, detached garage, and a new internal access road at a backland site in Ben Lomond, Rush, Co. Dublin. The site is located in the South Shore area, designated as an 'Area under Strong Urban Influence' and zoned 'RU: Rural'. While the applicant argued residency-based eligibility under Objective SPQHO92, the Inspector found that the applicant's historical residency was largely within the urban settlement boundary of Rush Village ...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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