Core Refusal Reason
Failure to demonstrate a genuine rural housing need and negative visual impact on a sensitive landscape with protected views and prospects.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant failed to demonstrate a genuine housing need for a one-off dwelling in an area under strong urban influence, contrary to local and national policies restricting rural sprawl.
- The proposed dwelling would occupy a prominent and highly visible position in the landscape, negatively impacting an area where there is a specific objective to preserve views.
- The development would interfere with protected prospects as defined in the County Development Plan, thereby conflicting with the proper planning and sustainable development of the area.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Section 4.3.1.6Policy PHP23Section 12.3.10Objective 19 of the National Planning FrameworkSection 8.4.5 Policy Objective GIB6
Decision Document Summary
The proposal sought planning permission for a split-level detached dwelling on lands off Ballyedmonduff Road in Stepaside, Dublin 18. The local authority refused the application primarily because the applicant did not demonstrate a genuine rural housing need in an area under strong urban influence, which is contrary to the Dún Laoghaire Rathdown County Development Plan 2022-2028. Additionally, the site's prominent location was deemed to have a significant negative visual impact on protected view...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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