Core Refusal Reason
Failure to demonstrate a rural-generated housing need or exceptional health circumstances in a rural area under strong urban influence.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant failed to demonstrate a genuine rural-generated economic or social need to live in the countryside as required by National Policy Objective 19 of the National Planning Framework.
- The proposal does not meet the criteria for exceptional health circumstances under Objective RF 39 (iii) of the Fingal Development Plan 2017-2023, particularly as the applicant already resides in an adjacent dwelling.
- The development would materially contravene the rural settlement strategy for the South Shore Area of Rush and is inconsistent with the 'RU' zoning objective to protect the rural landscape.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Objective RF 39 (iii)Objective RF43Objective RF44RU zoning objective
Decision Document Summary
The proposal sought permission for a 91 sqm single-storey two-bedroom detached house on a site to the rear of 'Tigin Ban' on Channel Road, Rush. Located in a rural area zoned 'RU' and designated as being under strong urban influence, the development was refused because the applicant already owns and resides in an adjacent dwelling. The Planning Authority determined that no rural-generated housing need or exceptional health circumstances were established, making the proposal contrary to national ...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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