Core Refusal Reason
The development was refused due to the lack of technical detail, feasibility data, and third-party consent regarding the delivery of a proposed pedestrian footpath, resulting in a car-dependent development that promotes unsustainable transport modes.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The principle of residential infill development at this location is acceptable and consistent with the 'Rural Village' zoning and density patterns.
- Concerns regarding sightlines and the capacity of the existing wastewater pumping station have been adequately addressed through engineering reports and previous permissions.
- The proposal is premature as the applicant has failed to provide sufficient detail or formal agreement with the Roads Authority to guarantee the delivery of a safe pedestrian connection to the village core.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Fingal Development Plan 2023-2029Objective SPQHO39 – New Infill DevelopmentObjective SPQH042 - Development of Underutilised Infill, Corner and Backland SitesPolicy SPQHP51 – Protection of Rural VillagesPolicy SPQHP52 – Growth of Rural VillagesPolicy SPQHP53 – Vitality of Town and Village CentresObjective SPQHO56 – Rural VillagesObjective DMSO19 – New Residential DevelopmentObjective DMSO32 – Infill Development on Corner / Side Garden SitesPolicy S052Policy CMP 057Objective DMS031
Decision Document Summary
The application seeks permission for 4 detached 3-bed dwellings on a 0.16ha infill site at The Grange, Ballyboughal, Co. Dublin. The site is located on the edge of the village and has a complex planning history with multiple previous refusals. While the Inspector found the design, scale, and site service arrangements (including a private pumping station) to be acceptable, the primary point of contention remains connectivity. Following a previous Board refusal for lack of pedestrian infrastructur...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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