SD25A/0175

Retention Permission sought for widening of entrances, laying of hard standing over grassland plus permission for the construction of a storey and a half dwelling plus a dethatched domestic garage, a domestic waste water treatment system plus a surface water soakaway and all associated site works.

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

The development fails to meet riparian setback requirements, is located in a high-risk flood zone, exacerbates ribbon development, and lacks a demonstrated rural housing need.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The development breaches the mandatory 10m riparian setback from the Camac River, threatening the biodiversity and water quality of a primary Green Corridor.
  • The site is situated within high-risk Flood Zones A and B, and the applicant failed to justify the placement of highly vulnerable development in these areas.
  • The proposal lacks a demonstrated rural housing need and would exacerbate ribbon development on a substandard rural road, eroding the landscape character between Saggart and its rural hinterland.

Cited Policies (CDP)

GI3 Objective 2GI3 Objective 3Policy IE4EDE21 Objective 5Policy H18 Objective 1Section 12.6.9

Decision Document Summary

The applicant sought retention permission for the widening of entrances and the laying of hard standing on lands at Slade Road and Old Slade Road in Saggart, Co. Dublin. The Planning Authority refused the application due to its encroachment on the Camac River's riparian corridor and its location within high-risk flood zones (A and B). Furthermore, the development was deemed to contribute to undesirable ribbon development on a substandard road and failed to demonstrate a genuine rural housing nee...
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