Core Refusal Reason
The proposal fails to demonstrate an exceptional housing need in a Metropolitan Greenbelt and would result in an incongruous visual impact that contributes to urban sprawl.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The siting and design of the dwelling would create an unduly prominent feature on the skyline, failing to assimilate into the rural landscape and violating visual amenity protections.
- The applicant has not demonstrated the required exceptional housing need to justify a new dwelling within the highly pressured Metropolitan Greenbelt area.
- The development would exacerbate suburban-style sprawl in an unserviced rural area, leading to the incremental erosion of the greenbelt and contravening objectives to preserve rural character.
Cited Policies (CDP)
GI 14-9RP 5-3RP 5-12RP 5-13
Decision Document Summary
The application proposed a detached dwelling, a new vehicular entrance, and a potable well at Ballinrea Road, Carrigaline, located within the Metropolitan Greenbelt. The Planning Authority refused permission because the development would form an incongruous feature in the landscape, the applicant failed to meet the 'exceptional housing need' criteria for this restricted area, and the project would contribute to undesirable urban sprawl in an unserviced rural location....SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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