Core Refusal Reason
Failure to demonstrate a rural housing need or employment-based justification for a dwelling on lands zoned Objective 'G', alongside unresolved legal interest and boundary issues.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant failed to provide a robust justification for a one-off dwelling in a rural area, specifically lacking evidence of employment ties to agriculture, hill farming, or local amenity potential as required by the County Development Plan.
- The proposed development would set an undesirable precedent for similar residential developments on lands protected under Zoning Objective 'G', undermining the proper planning and sustainable development of the area.
- Significant procedural and legal deficiencies exist regarding the site's red line boundary, as the applicant failed to demonstrate full ownership or provide necessary letters of consent for the entire application area.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Section 4.3.1Section 4.3.1.6Section 12.3.10Policy Objective PHP23Zoning Objective G
Decision Document Summary
This application sought the retention of an existing dwelling and permission for a new driveway at Lug Na Sí, Ballybrack Road, Dublin 18. The site is situated on lands designated with Zoning Objective 'G' (to protect and improve high amenity areas) under the Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Development Plan 2022-2028. The Planning Authority refused permission primarily because the applicant did not demonstrate a genuine rural housing need or local employment-based necessity. Furthermore, the applic...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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