SD21B/0460

Construct a single storey structure with an 'A' type roof to house a domestic family gym with a hot tub and shower rooms; all ancillary ground works in connection with the above. The proposed new structure will sit on top of an existing blockwork structure (Type A) with a flat concrete roof; roof level is at the yard level of the house and general yard, as described in the Grant of Permission for Retention recently issued under Planning Reference SD21A/0093.

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

The proposal constitutes visually obtrusive ad hoc development in a High Amenity landscape that materially contravenes zoning objectives and lacks sufficient technical documentation for assessment.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The development would result in ad hoc encroachment into a High Amenity landscape, adversely affecting significant views and the rural character of the Dublin Mountains.
  • The proposal materially contravenes specific County Development Plan policies regarding the design and siting of residential structures in rural areas to minimize visual impact.
  • The application lacks critical technical information, including contiguous elevations, landscaping plans, and detailed drainage/wastewater infrastructure designs, preventing a full assessment.

Cited Policies (CDP)

HCL Policy 8Policy H27, Objective 1Zoning Objective: to protect and enhance the outstanding natural character of the Dublin Mountains area

Decision Document Summary

This application sought permission for a single-storey domestic structure with an 'A' type roof at Slievethoul, Brittas, Co. Dublin, situated on the lower slopes of the Dublin Mountains. The local authority refused the application primarily because the site is located in a visually vulnerable High Amenity area where the development would be obtrusive and detract from scenic views. Furthermore, the proposal was found to materially contravene the South Dublin County Development Plan 2016-2022 and ...
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