Core Refusal Reason
The applicant failed to demonstrate a genuine rural-generated housing need for a site in a High Amenity Zone under strong urban influence, and the development would create a traffic hazard on a substandard road while negatively impacting the protected landscape of the Dublin Mountains.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant does not satisfy the criteria for a rural-generated house as they failed to demonstrate an essential economic or social need to reside in this specific rural area, making the proposal a material contravention of the South Dublin County Development Plan 2022-2028.
- The proposed development would be located on a substandard local road network (L-7377) that lacks adequate width, alignment, and pedestrian facilities, and the intensification of use would result in a significant traffic hazard.
- The site is located in a highly exposed, elevated position within the Dublin Mountains High Amenity Zone; the proposed dwelling would be visually prominent and would detract from significant protected views and the natural character of the landscape.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Policy CS1Policy CS11Objective HA-DMSection 6.9Policy H16Policy H17Policy H19H19 Objective 1Policy H23H23 Objective 1Section 12.3Section 12.6.9Table 12.12
Decision Document Summary
The application seeks permission for the removal of an existing 'unlawful' modular dwelling and the construction of a new 81sqm 2-bedroom bungalow with a wastewater treatment system at Raheen, Brittas, Co. Dublin. The site is situated on a former sports ground within the Dublin Mountains High Amenity Zone (HA-DM), an area under strong urban influence. The Inspector noted that a substantially similar application by the same applicants was previously refused (SD24A/0143). While the applicants argu...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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