Core Refusal Reason
The development constitutes an unauthorized and substandard dwelling unit in a rural-zoned area without demonstrated justification, failing to meet minimum residential standards or environmental requirements for surface water management.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The structure represents an independent, substandard dwelling unit in an area zoned for rural amenity (Objective RU) where the applicant failed to provide evidence of 'exceptional circumstances' or justification for a new residence.
- The development fails to comply with the minimum residential standards prescribed in Table 12.20 of the Development Plan, thereby providing an unacceptable level of amenity for occupants.
- The applicant provided insufficient information regarding surface water management and proposed an unacceptable shared soakaway arrangement, which is contrary to environmental policy and sustainable development.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Objective RUPolicy H16Policy H18Policy H23NCBH6NCBH14GI7Policy IE3Table 12.20
Decision Document Summary
The application sought retention permission for a 35sq.m. lean-to agricultural building containing sanitary and washing facilities at Woodfield Farm, Rathfarnham. The Planning Authority determined that the structure effectively functions as a substandard independent dwelling in a rural area zoned to protect agricultural amenity. Permission was refused because the applicant did not demonstrate a rural housing need, the unit failed to meet mandatory internal space standards, and the proposal lacke...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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