Core Refusal Reason
The application was refused because the applicant failed to demonstrate a functional social or economic need to live in this specific rural area, and the proposed backland development would negatively impact a designated Area of High Amenity and protected views.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant failed to demonstrate a functional social or economic housing need to reside in this specific rural area as required by Objective CPO 6.41 of the County Development Plan.
- The proposed backland development, by virtue of its design and location, would result in a haphazard urbanised layout that would negatively impact the visual amenities of a designated Area of High Amenity and obstruct protected prospects of the Great Sugar Loaf.
- Insufficient evidence was provided to demonstrate that the site is suitable for the safe disposal of domestic effluent, given the high water table observed, posing a risk to public health.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Objective CPO 6.1Objective CPO 6.4Objective CPO 6.41Objective CPO 6.42Objective CPO 6.44Objective CPO 6.45Objective CPO 6.46Objective CPO 17.35Objective CPO 17.37Objective CPO 17.38Objective NH49Objective HD23
Decision Document Summary
Paul Redden sought permission for a 150 sqm single-storey dwelling and wastewater system on a 0.28ha backland site at Ballybawn Lower, Kilmacanogue, an area designated as having High Amenity. The Planning Authority refused the application primarily because the applicant did not meet the rural housing need criteria, as he was not considered intrinsically linked to this specific rural townland. Furthermore, the development was deemed to be visually obtrusive within a sensitive landscape, impacting...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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