Core Refusal Reason
The proposed development constitutes overdevelopment of the site and would negatively impact 'RU - Rural' zoned lands through inefficient infrastructure placement, while also failing to provide required buffer zones for on-site pumping stations, thereby harming residential amenity.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The location of the proposed vehicular turning area and drainage infrastructure on 'RU' zoned agricultural land represents overdevelopment and compromises the development potential of adjoining lands in contravention of Objective SPQHO68.
- The proposal fails to demonstrate compliance with the required 35-50m buffer zones for pumping stations (Objectives DMSO199 and DMSIUO7), posing a risk of noise and odour nuisance to existing and future residents.
- Revisions submitted at the appeal stage, including the omission of the turning area and alternative drainage designs, are considered material changes that would necessitate revised public notices if the Commission chose to consider them.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Objective SPQHO68Objective DMSO199Objective DMSIUO7Policy CSP46Policy SPQHP46Policy SPQHP54Section 14.12.6Objective SPQHO65Objective SPQHO67Objective DMSO19Objective DDMSO27Objective DMSO26Objective DMSO52Objective DMSO53
Decision Document Summary
The applicant seeks outline permission for 3 detached 3-bed dormer dwellings on a 0.324ha site in Ballykea, Loughshinny. The site is strategically split between 'RC - Rural Cluster' and 'RU - Rural' zoning. While the Inspector accepts the principle of infill housing on the RC-zoned portion, the report highlights critical flaws in site planning. Specifically, the placement of a vehicular turning area and foul drainage pipes within the 'RU' agricultural lands is deemed an inefficient layout that i...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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