SD25A/0138W

Permission Is Sought For Demolition Of Existing Site Entrance, Dog Kennel, Prefab House, Walls And Decommissioning Of Existing On-Site Treatment System And Percolation Area. New Detached, 4 Bed, Dormer House, New Site Entrance, New Septic Tank With Percolation Area And All Associated Site Works. Retention Permission Is Sought For Existing Single Storey Horse Stables

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

Failure to demonstrate a genuine rural-generated economic or social need for a dwelling in an area under strong urban influence, combined with concerns regarding scale, traffic safety, and land-use clarity.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The applicant failed to provide evidence of a demonstrable economic or social need to live in this rural area, meaning the proposal constitutes urban-generated housing which contravenes national, regional, and local planning policies.
  • The scale and design of the proposed dwelling are incongruous with the rural character of the site and fail to meet the design standards for low-scale, compact development set out in the County Development Plan.
  • The development would endanger public safety by creating a traffic hazard on a substandard rural road network that is incapable of catering for further ribbon development.

Cited Policies (CDP)

Policy H16Policy H17Policy H17 Objective 2Policy H18Policy H18 Objective 1Section 12.6.9Policy H23Policy H23 Objective 1Zoning Objective 'RU'

Decision Document Summary

The application sought permission and retention for a residential development and stables at Athgoe North, Newcastle, Co. Dublin. The Planning Authority refused the proposal on five grounds, primarily citing the applicant's failure to meet the 'Rural Housing Policy' criteria for dwellings in areas under strong urban influence. Furthermore, the dwelling was deemed of an inappropriate scale for its rural context, and the local road network was judged insufficient to safely accommodate the addition...
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