Core Refusal Reason
The proposed development fails to meet the strict criteria for non-residential development in a rural 'Objective B' zone due to inadequate technical assessments regarding biodiversity, traffic impact, and environmental infrastructure.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant failed to provide sufficient and up-to-date ecological information, including an updated EcIA and Appropriate Assessment screening, to demonstrate that the proposal would not negatively impact biodiversity and the riparian corridor.
- The technical details provided for wastewater treatment and surface water management were inadequate, showing insufficient population equivalent (PE) capacity and non-compliance with the Council's Green Roof and Sustainable Drainage policies.
- The development is contrary to the 'Objective B' zoning of the Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Development Plan 2022-2028 as it lacks justification for non-residential development in a rural area and fails to mitigate potential traffic impacts on the local road network.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Section 12.3.12Section 12.3.10.1Policy Objective GIB18Policy Objective GIB22Policy Objective GIB23Appendix 7Appendix 7.2
Decision Document Summary
The proposal involved development on a site at Ballycorus Road, Kilternan, Dublin 18, which included a building, reflection pool, and associated works in a rural area zoned Objective 'B'. The Planning Authority refused permission because the applicant failed to address significant concerns regarding traffic impact during peak times and provided outdated or incomplete ecological assessments. Furthermore, the application demonstrated technical deficiencies in wastewater treatment capacity and surf...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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