SD24A/0002

A new single storey three bedroom end of terrace house measuring 96.8m2; an extension of 15.5m2 to the rear of the existing terrace house adjacent to the proposed new house; the subdivision of the property into two separate residential sites; two new waste water treatment plants with soil polishing filters to the rear of both houses; a new vehicular entrance for the new house and all new service connections ancillary to the development.

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

Failure to demonstrate a genuine economic or social need for a rural dwelling in an area under strong urban influence, combined with concerns regarding ribbon development and inadequate wastewater infrastructure.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The applicant failed to demonstrate a specific economic or social need to reside in this rural area, contravening National Policy Objective 19 and Regional Policy Objective 4.80.
  • The proposal constitutes ribbon and haphazard development on a substandard rural road, which would negatively impact the rural character of the area and set an undesirable precedent.
  • Insufficient information was provided regarding wastewater treatment and compliance with rural housing policies H17, H18, and H23 of the South Dublin County Development Plan 2022-2028.

Cited Policies (CDP)

Policy H17H17 Objective 2Policy H18H18 Objective 1Section 12.6.9Zoning Objective RUH23 Objective 1

Decision Document Summary

This application sought permission for a 96.8m2 single-storey three-bedroom end-of-terrace house and extension at Hynestown, Newcastle, Co. Dublin. The site is located within a rural area zoned 'RU' (Rural) under the South Dublin County Development Plan 2022-2028. The local authority refused permission because the applicant did not establish a functional need to live in the countryside, the development would contribute to unsustainable ribbon development on a narrow, substandard road, and there ...
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