SD26A/0057W
Construction of a single storey slipped roof design bungalow. A septic tank discharging to a subsurface trench percolation area. Upgraded existing entrance to a domestic vehicular and business entrance. A bored well. The commencement of a canine accommodation business. The construction of eighteen kennel cubicles which could accommodate up to eighteen dogs and which will be used as part of this new business. The provision of canine wastewater storage facilities (which will accommodate wastewater prior to being transported off-site by a licensed contractor. All associated site works.
Core Refusal Reason
The proposal constitutes unsustainable urban-generated housing in a sensitive High Amenity rural area without demonstrated social or economic justification, while also posing risks to green infrastructure and traffic safety.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant failed to demonstrate a genuine social or economic need to reside in this rural area under strong urban influence, making the proposal contrary to national and local settlement policies.
- The development would negatively impact the High Amenity Dublin Mountains zone by encroaching on strategic green infrastructure corridors and sensitive landscapes without adequate environmental assessment.
- The proposed dwelling would be served by a substandard road network incapable of supporting further ribbon development, thereby creating a traffic hazard.