SD26A/0070W

Construction of a detached single-storey house with on-site car parking, private amenity space and associated wastewater treatment system, percolation area and surface water soakaway with alterations to the existing vehicular entrance to increase visibility and associated site works to include boundary treatment. The application also includes the erection of a stable development with four stalls and the use of this land for flower growing purposes'.

Split decision

Core Reason for the Refused Part

Failure to demonstrate a genuine rural housing need on 'RU' zoned land and concerns regarding traffic safety on a substandard road network.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The applicant failed to demonstrate a genuine economic or social need to reside in a rural area under strong urban influence, as required by local, regional, and national planning policies.
  • The proposed development would endanger public safety due to its location on a substandard rural road (Bolger's Lane) that is incapable of safely accommodating additional traffic or further ribbon development.
  • Insufficient information was provided regarding green infrastructure and SuDS, and the proposal would result in the loss of protected hedgerows above the 120m contour, contrary to rural amenity and biodiversity objectives.

Cited Policies (CDP)

Policy H18H18 Objective 1Policy CS1Policy CS11Policy H16NCBH11 Objective 5Policy GI4Policy SM1RU Zoning Objective

Decision Document Summary

This application sought permission for a detached single-storey house and stables at Redgap Foliage Farm on Bolger's Lane, Hillsbrook, Co. Dublin. While the stables were granted, the residential component was refused as the site is located on 'RU' zoned land where strict rural housing policies apply. The planning authority determined that the applicant did not provide sufficient justification for a rural housing need, and the development would exacerbate traffic hazards on a narrow, substandard ...
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