Core Refusal Reason
Failure to demonstrate a genuine rural housing need and lack of technical justification for the replacement of the existing dwelling on RU zoned lands.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant failed to establish a genuine rural housing need based on employment or family ties, as required by Policy H18 and Policy H16 for development on 'RU' zoned lands.
- Insufficient technical evidence was submitted to justify the demolition of the existing structure over refurbishment, and the lack of a site assessment for wastewater treatment failed to meet EPA Code of Practice standards.
- The proposed boundary treatments, landscape design, and drainage proposals were deemed inadequate and contrary to the rural character and environmental objectives of the South Dublin County Development Plan.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Policy H18Policy H21 Objective 1Policy H23 Objective 1Section 12.6.9NCHB11 Objective 5Policy H16Policy H21Policy H23
Decision Document Summary
The proposal sought the demolition of an existing dormer bungalow and the construction of a replacement dwelling at Spanish Oaks, Newtown Lane, Rathfarnham, located within a rural 'RU' zoning. The application was refused as the applicant failed to provide evidence of a genuine rural housing need or a robust structural justification for replacing the existing dwelling. Additionally, the submission lacked critical technical details regarding wastewater treatment, sustainable drainage (SuDS), and a...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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