Core Refusal Reason
The proposal was refused because the applicant failed to demonstrate a genuine rural-generated housing need in an area under strong urban influence, and the elevated nature of the development would result in a visually discordant and obtrusive feature in the rural landscape.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant did not demonstrate a locationally-specific economic or social need to reside in this rural area, as her employment in Ballinteer is not linked to the rural community.
- The proposed dwelling, by virtue of its elevated positioning and scale, would fail to be effectively assimilated into the landscape and would seriously injure the visual amenities of the area.
- The inclusion of a bed and breakfast business is not a permitted use under the site's 'B' zoning objective and would contribute to an undesirable precedent for urban sprawl.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Policy Objective PHP23Objective B (Rural Amenity Zone)Section 12.3.10 (One-off Housing)Section 12.3.10.2 (Design)Policy Objective GIB2 (Landscape Character Areas)Policy Objective PHP24Section 3.2.3 (Rural Generated Housing)
Decision Document Summary
The application by Sinead O'Hanlon proposed a 232 sq.m single-storey dwelling including a two-bedroom B&B business at Cullen's Way, Woodside, Dublin 18. The 0.95ha site is located on an elevated, steeply rising slope near Three Rock Mountain within a 'Rural Amenity' zone. Dun Laoghaire Rathdown County Council initially refused permission, leading to this first-party appeal. The Inspector's assessment highlights that the applicant’s employment in a school in Ballinteer does not constitute a rural...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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