SD24A/0061

Construction of a three bedroom, single storey, residential dwelling of 215sq.m gross floor area. New proprietary wastewater treatment system and polishing filter and well. Hard and soft landscaping, green roofs and all associated site and development works above and below ground. A Natura Impact Statement has been prepared in respect of the proposed development.

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

The proposal was refused due to insufficient justification for the specific site selection relative to family landholdings, inadequate road safety and access documentation, and the unsustainable intensification of traffic on a substandard rural road network.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The applicant failed to provide comprehensive mapping and a detailed rationale to justify the necessity of the specific application site over other family-owned landholdings in the Glenasmole Valley.
  • The development lacks technical evidence regarding visibility splays and swept path analysis, failing to demonstrate that the entrance would not create a significant traffic hazard.
  • The proposed dwelling would contribute to unsustainable ribbon development on a narrow, substandard rural road that lacks the necessary infrastructure to support increased residential density.

Cited Policies (CDP)

Section 12.6.9H19 ObjectiveH23 Objective 1

Decision Document Summary

The application proposed the construction of a 215sq.m single-storey, three-bedroom residential dwelling at Allagour, Bohernabreena, Dublin 24, intended for an applicant working in the local agricultural sector. Although the Planning Authority acknowledged the applicant's local employment, the proposal was refused because it did not sufficiently demonstrate a genuine housing need for this specific site versus other family lands. Furthermore, the project was deemed contrary to public safety due t...
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