Core Refusal Reason
The proposal was refused due to its adverse visual impact on a High Amenity landscape, traffic safety concerns on a substandard road network, and the lack of demonstrated social or economic necessity for a rural dwelling in a protected zone.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed development would result in a haphazard form of development that negatively impacts the visual setting and natural character of the Dublin Mountains High Amenity Zone.
- The local road network is inadequate in width and infrastructure to safely accommodate additional vehicular movements, leading to a potential traffic hazard.
- The applicant failed to demonstrate exceptional circumstances or a clear social/economic justification for a rural dwelling, thereby contravening local, regional, and national settlement policies.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Policy H23H23 Objective 1Zoning Objective HA - DMPolicy H19 Objective 1Policy CS1Policy CS11Policy H16NPO8NPO28RPO 4.8
Decision Document Summary
The application proposed a new domestic house, garage, and wastewater treatment facilities at Aghfarrell, Brittas, situated within the sensitive Dublin Mountains High Amenity Zone. The planning authority refused permission because the development would erode the character of a protected landscape, exacerbate safety issues on a substandard rural lane, and failed to meet the strict criteria for rural housing necessity. Ultimately, the proposal was found to be contrary to the South Dublin County De...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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