Core Refusal Reason
The proposed residential development materially contravenes the 'Objective OS' zoning for the site, as it does not meet the specific criteria for housing on open space lands set out in the County Development Plan.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The development is located on lands zoned 'Objective OS', where residential use is only permitted for specific community-led, social, or affordable housing projects for older persons.
- The proposal fails to satisfy the requirements of Policy H3 Objective 4, thereby materially contravening the established zoning objective to preserve open space and recreational amenities.
- Granting permission would establish an undesirable precedent for similar developments that would cumulatively degrade the quality and quantum of public open space in the area.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Objective OSPolicy H3 Objective 4South Dublin County Development Plan 2022 - 2028
Decision Document Summary
Julian Egidiu & Ana Mihoc applied for planning permission to construct a 2/3 storey house at 70 Greene Haven, Esker Road, Lucan. The site is situated on land zoned 'Objective OS' under the South Dublin County Development Plan 2022-2028, which is intended to preserve open space and recreational amenities. The application was refused because the proposal does not qualify as a community-led or social housing project for older persons as required by Policy H3 Objective 4, and would therefore result ...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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