Core Refusal Reason
The Inspector recommended overturning the Planning Authority's refusal, concluding that the proposal constitutes appropriate infill development on 'Rural Village' (RV) zoned land that is consistent with the local pattern of development and can be adequately serviced in terms of access and drainage.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The development of 4 dwellings on this 'RV' zoned infill site represents a compact and efficient use of land that respects the height and massing of the existing residential character.
- Access and traffic safety concerns can be resolved by a planning condition requiring the completion of previously permitted entrance upgrades (Ref. F22A/0239) before commencement.
- Sufficient evidence was provided during the appeal to confirm that the existing private pumping station has the capacity to serve 14 units, and the proposed connection for 9 total units is therefore acceptable.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Zoning Objective RV - Rural VillageObjective SPQHO39 (New Infill Development)Objective SPQH042 (Underutilised Infill, Corner and Backland Sites)Objective SPQH056 (Rural Villages)Policy SPQHP51 (Protection of Rural Villages)Policy SPQHP52 (Growth of Rural Villages)Policy SPQHP53 (Vitality of Town and Village Centres)Objective DMSO26 (Separation Distance)Objective DMSO27 (Private Open Space)Objective DMSO30 (Gated Communities)Objective DMSO31 (Infill Development)Chapter 14 (Development Management Standards)
Decision Document Summary
This report concerns a first-party appeal against Fingal County Council's decision to refuse permission for 4 detached dwellings at The Grange, Ballyboughal. The Planning Authority's refusal was based on four grounds: intensification of a shared access road, inadequate sightlines, undesirable backland/piecemeal development, and insufficient information regarding the capacity of the existing pumping station. The Inspector highlighted a significant planning history on the site where An Bord Pleaná...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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