Core Refusal Reason
The Inspector recommended that permission be GRANTED, concluding that the proposal constitutes an acceptable intensification of an established guesthouse use that is compliant with the RU rural zoning objective and resolves previous technical concerns regarding traffic safety and wastewater disposal.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed development represents a reasonable intensification of an existing guesthouse use which, despite not being strictly ancillary to a main residence, is an established non-conforming use that does not erode rural character.
- Concerns regarding traffic hazards are mitigated by a revised proposal to remove a roadside building element and setback the northern hedgerow, resulting in an overall improvement to sightlines on the R125.
- The recent installation of a pumping chamber and rising main to connect the site to the public foul sewer network effectively addresses previous risks of water pollution and impacts on the Broadmeadow catchment.
Cited Policies (CDP)
RU Zoning ObjectiveObjective EE058Section 13.5Objective GINHO60Objective ZO3Objective DMSO1Objective DMSO145Table 14.17Table 14.18
Decision Document Summary
Hazelwood Walk Holdings Limited seeks permission for the demolition of a 70sqm annex and the construction of a two-storey extension (270sqm) to create a 24-bedroom guesthouse and a 4-bedroom private residence at Hildan House, Lispopple. Fingal County Council originally refused permission on grounds of zoning non-compliance, traffic safety, and inadequate wastewater information. The Inspector's assessment found that the project, while intensifying the site's use, aligns with the 'RU' (Rural) zoni...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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