Core Refusal Reason
The proposal contravenes the HA-DV zoning objective for the Dodder Valley, impacts protected views, and creates a traffic hazard on a substandard rural road.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The development is contrary to the HA-DV land use zoning and specific policies (H20, H24, HCL10) designed to protect the natural character of the Dodder Valley Area.
- The applicant failed to demonstrate that the proposed dwelling would not have an adverse impact on protected views in a sensitive landscape.
- The proposal would create a traffic hazard on Church Lane due to its narrow width and substandard alignment, while also constituting undesirable ribbon development.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Objective HA-DVPolicy 24Policy H20Policy H24Policy HCL10
Decision Document Summary
The applicant sought permission for a single-storey dwelling and a mechanical wastewater treatment system at Church Lane, Bohernabreena, Dublin 24. The site is located within the Dodder Valley, an area specifically zoned under Objective HA-DV to protect its natural character. The Planning Authority refused the application because the proposal does not meet the strict criteria for new residential development in this sensitive zone and would negatively impact protected views. Furthermore, the deve...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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