Core Refusal Reason
Failure to demonstrate rural housing need, lack of justification for the demolition of the previous dwelling, and substandard vehicular access/sightlines.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant failed to provide verifiable evidence of a 10-year residency or employment history within the rural area, contravening the Rural Settlement Strategy for rural clusters.
- The demolition of the previous dwelling was not adequately justified, violating policies that prioritize the reuse of existing buildings and the preservation of rural character within 'RC' zoned areas.
- The proposed vehicular access and existing site entrance are substandard with inadequate sightlines, creating a traffic hazard and endangering public safety.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Rural Settlement StrategySection 14.12.4Section 14.21.1Objective SPQHO65RC zoning objectiveObjective DMSO118DN-GEO-03060
Decision Document Summary
This application sought retention permission for the demolition of an existing dwelling and permission for the construction of a replacement house at Wimbletown, Ballyboughal, Co. Dublin. The site is located within a rural cluster zoned 'RC'. The local authority refused the application because the applicant did not establish a genuine rural housing need, failed to justify the demolition of the original structure in favor of reuse, and proposed a vehicular access arrangement with insufficient sig...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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