Core Refusal Reason
The proposed development materially contravenes the Open Space zoning objective and fails to provide the required riparian buffer zones for adjacent watercourses.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The development would materially contravene the 'OS' zoning objective as it is not community-led or social housing and would result in the loss of public open space and recreational amenities.
- The proposal fails to maintain the mandatory 10-metre vegetated riparian buffer from the Whitestown and Kiltipper Streams, contravening policies intended to protect native vegetation and watercourses.
- The site constitutes an integral part of Sean Walsh Park and a valuable habitat; its development would represent an unacceptable encroachment and would seriously injure the amenities of the area.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Zoning Objective OSH3 Objective 4Policy G13 Objective 3
Decision Document Summary
The proposal involved the construction of two semi-detached three-bedroom houses on land at 26 Cois na hAbhann, Old Bawn, Tallaght. The application was refused by South Dublin County Council primarily because the site is zoned for Open Space ('OS') and forms part of the established Sean Walsh Park. The development was found to be in material contravention of the County Development Plan as it did not meet the specific criteria for housing on open space land and failed to provide the necessary 10-...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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