SD24A/0264

The development will consist of Retention Permission sought for widening of entrances, Laying of hard standing over grassland plus permission for the construction of a storey and half dwelling plus a detached domestic garage. A domestic waste water system plus a surface water soakaway and all associated site works.

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

The development is situated in a high-risk flood zone, fails to meet riparian setback requirements, lacks a demonstrated rural housing need, and contributes to ribbon development on a substandard rural road.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The proposed dwelling is classified as highly vulnerable development located within Flood Zones A and B, posing an unacceptable risk of flooding to the site and third-party lands.
  • The development breaches the mandatory 10-meter riparian setback from the watercourse, which is detrimental to the Green Corridor, biodiversity, and water quality.
  • The applicant failed to demonstrate a specific rural housing need, and the proposal would result in ribbon development that erodes the rural character and landscape of the Saggart hinterland.

Cited Policies (CDP)

Policy IE4GI3 Objective 2GI3 Objective 3Policy H18 Objective 1Section 12.6.9EDE21 Objective 5

Decision Document Summary

The application sought retention permission for widening and the development of a dwelling on lands at Slade Road and Old Slade Road, Saggart, Co. Dublin. The local authority refused permission on multiple grounds, primarily citing the site's location within high-risk flood zones and the failure to provide a sufficient riparian buffer. Furthermore, the proposal was found to be contrary to rural housing policies, as no housing need was established, and it was determined that the project would exa...
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