Core Refusal Reason
The Inspector recommended granting permission, overturning the Planning Authority's refusal by determining that the applicant meets rural housing need criteria and that the proposed design and access are appropriate for the rural location.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant has demonstrated a genuine rural-generated housing need based on extensive family ties and direct involvement in farming the 25.5-hectare landholding.
- The dwelling's design and scale are sympathetic to the rural landscape and topography, and the proposal does not meet the definition of ribbon development under sustainable guidelines.
- The proposed access via an existing farm entrance and internal track is technically sound, achieves necessary sightlines, and avoids the creation of a new, potentially hazardous roadside opening.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Policy CS11Policy H16Policy H17 Objective 2Policy H18 Objective 1Policy H23 Objective 1Section 12.6.9Table 3.20Appendix 9 (LCA)
Decision Document Summary
The proposal relates to the construction of a 235sqm, part single and part two-storey dwelling on a 0.72ha site at Coolmine, Saggart, Co. Dublin, which forms part of a larger 25.5ha family farm. South Dublin County Council initially refused permission, citing concerns that the house was too large for a rural area, would contribute to ribbon development, and relied on a substandard road network and 'unusual' internal access route. The Inspector's assessment found that the applicant complied with ...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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