Core Refusal Reason
Failure to demonstrate a genuine rural housing need and non-compliance with siting and traffic safety standards.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant failed to demonstrate a functional economic or social need to reside in a rural area under strong urban influence, specifically regarding active involvement in a managed farm.
- The proposed dwelling location contravenes rural settlement strategy as it is not sited in close proximity to the family home, being approximately 740m away.
- The proposed entrance constitutes a traffic hazard and endangers public safety due to the inability to achieve required sight lines.
Cited Policies (CDP)
RU zoningObjective RF38Objective RF39Objective RF61
Decision Document Summary
This application sought permission for a new dwelling in Wolganstown, Oldtown, Co. Dublin, an area zoned 'RU' and identified as being under strong urban influence. The planning authority refused the development as the applicant did not provide sufficient evidence of a rural-based economic or social need, such as active farm management, and the site failed to meet proximity requirements to the family home. Furthermore, the development was deemed a risk to public safety due to inadequate sight lin...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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