Core Planning Reasoning
The Inspector recommends refusal because the proposed structure may be located over an existing percolation area connected to a septic tank, posing a significant risk of surface water contamination and public health hazards from untreated effluent.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The principle of a home office/garage is acceptable under the RU zoning and the design is considered to have a minimal visual impact on the rural landscape.
- The Inspector is not satisfied that the proposed building would not interfere with the existing percolation area permitted under Planning Reg. Ref. S95A/58.
- Until the drainage and wastewater issues are clarified, the development is considered prejudicial to public health and contrary to the proper planning and sustainable development of the area.
Cited Policies (CDP)
South Dublin County Development Plan 2022-2028Zoning Objective RUPolicy H23: Rural Housing and Extension Design
Decision Document Summary
The proposal involves the construction of a 60sq.m detached single-storey home office, gym, and garage at Keystone, Cruagh Road, Rathfarnham. The site is located in a rural area on the edge of Dublin, characterized by detached dwellings on large sites and governed by the South Dublin County Development Plan 2022-2028. While the Planning Authority originally granted permission, a third-party appeal raised concerns regarding the structure's height, visibility, and its location over an existing per...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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