Core Refusal Reason
The development is considered premature pending the completion of the Clay Farm Loop Road (CFLR); proposed access via Kilgobbin Road contravenes the Ballyogan and Environs Local Area Plan transport policies and would negatively impact the attractive 'country' character and setting of the site.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed vehicular access from Kilgobbin Road is unacceptable as it is contrary to the phasing and transport policies of the Ballyogan and Environs Local Area Plan, which requires access via the Clay Farm Loop Road.
- The physical interventions required for the Kilgobbin Road entrance, including the removal of trees and new boundary treatments, would significantly detract from the 'country road' character that the Development Plan and LAP specifically seek to protect.
- While the proposed density and design are generally acceptable for the site's zoning, the project is premature until the necessary strategic road infrastructure (CFLR) is available to serve the lands.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Policy Objective PHP18Policy Objective PHP19Policy Objective PHP20Policy Objective PHP27Policy Objective PHP42Policy Objective T19Policy Objective GIB25Policy Objective OSR7Policy Objective HER 8Specific Local Objective 61Section 12.3.3.1Section 12.8Appendix 5 (Building Height Strategy)
Decision Document Summary
The application seeks permission for 89 residential units (39 houses and 50 apartments in a 4-5 storey block) on a 2.7-hectare site at Oldtown House, Dublin 18. The site contains a Protected Structure and significant mature treelines. While the Inspector found the proposed density and building height to be broadly consistent with national guidelines and the site's 'A' residential zoning, the primary conflict is infrastructural. The Ballyogan and Environs Local Area Plan (LAP) explicitly designat...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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