Core Refusal Reason
The proposal was refused because the applicant failed to demonstrate a functional economic or social need to live in a rural area under strong urban influence, and because the development would create a traffic hazard on a substandard road lacking adequate infrastructure.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant has not established a demonstrable social or economic need to live in this specific rural area as required by the National Planning Framework and Sustainable Rural Housing Guidelines.
- The proposed development would result in an intensification of domestic traffic on a substandard rural road without footpaths or lighting, endangering public safety.
- The house would contribute to the encroachment of random rural housing and materially contravene the settlement strategy set out in the Regional Spatial and Economic Strategy.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Policy H20Policy H21Policy H22Zoning Objective RUSection 2.5.0
Decision Document Summary
Naomi Hanlon sought permission to build a single-storey split-level house, garage, and wastewater treatment system at Carrigeen, Rathcoole, County Dublin. The 0.32ha site is currently pasture and is located in an area zoned 'RU' (Rural), characterized as being under 'Strong Urban Influence' due to its proximity to Dublin. South Dublin County Council initially refused permission based on traffic hazards and failure to meet rural housing criteria. Upon appeal, the applicant argued they were a farm...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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