Core Refusal Reason
The proposal was refused due to inappropriate scale and design impacting village character and heritage, inadequate wastewater infrastructure, and failure to comply with multiple local and national planning standards.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The development's excessive scale and architectural treatment fail to protect the character of Ballyboughal rural village and negatively impact the setting of an adjacent Protected Structure.
- The proposal is premature pending upgrades to the Ballyboughal Wastewater Treatment Plant and introduces traffic hazards through the poor design and location of a temporary pre-treatment facility.
- The application lacks essential documentation and fails to meet minimum standards for archaeological assessment, building lifecycle reporting, private open space, and unit separation distances.
Cited Policies (CDP)
RV zoning objectivePolicy SPQHP51Objective CSO70Objective HCAO24Objective SPQHO56Objective SPQHO59Objective DMS0198Objective IUO6Objective DMSO168Objective DMSO26
Decision Document Summary
The proposed development involved the construction of 23 residential units at Grange, Main Street, Ballyboughal, Co. Dublin. The local authority refused permission on seven distinct grounds, primarily focusing on the project's failure to respect the sensitive rural village character and the setting of a Protected Structure. Furthermore, the development was considered premature due to the lack of adequate wastewater infrastructure and presented significant technical deficiencies, including traffi...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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