Core Refusal Reason
The Inspector recommends a grant of permission and retention permission, concluding that the development supports established agricultural use, protects the natural character of the Dublin Mountains Area, and provides necessary improvements to farm operational safety without causing significant ecological harm.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed upgrading and retention of the vehicular access is ancillary to the established agricultural use of the land and is consistent with the 'HA-DM' zoning objectives of the South Dublin County Development Plan 2022-2028.
- The submitted Ecological Impact Assessment and Landscape Plan sufficiently demonstrate that the development will not adversely affect the adjacent pNHA or European sites and will result in a net gain for local biodiversity and green infrastructure.
- Road safety and visibility concerns can be satisfactorily addressed through planning conditions requiring the relocation of existing poles and specific vegetation management to achieve compliant sightlines.
Cited Policies (CDP)
HA-DM Zoning ObjectivePolicy NCBH1Policy NCBH2Policy NCBH4 Objective 2Policy NCBH5 Objective 2Policy NCBH6Policy NCBH11 Objective 5Policy NCBH14Policy NCBH15Policy GI1Policy SM5 Objective 4Section 12.4.2Section 14.4.2
Decision Document Summary
This Inspector's Report examines an appeal against the refusal of permission for the upgrade of a splayed vehicular entrance and the retention of a gravel driveway at Lakeview Farm, Raheen, Brittas. The Planning Authority initially refused the application due to concerns over the protection of the Dublin Mountains' natural character and insufficient information regarding ecological impacts and green infrastructure. However, the Inspector notes that the applicant submitted a full Ecological Impac...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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