Core Refusal Reason
The development fails to demonstrate a genuine or exceptional rural-generated housing need in a sensitive landscape zone, provides substandard internal accommodation (57 sq m vs 80 sq m required), and poses a traffic hazard due to inadequate sightlines.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant failed to establish a genuine locally based housing need or exceptional circumstances required for new dwellings within the Dublin Mountains Area (HA-DM) zoning.
- The proposed removal of mature roadside vegetation to facilitate traffic sightlines would cause the structure to become visually prominent, seriously injuring the visual amenities and protected views of the landscape.
- The internal floor area of 57 sq m for a two-bedroom unit is significantly below the 80 sq m minimum standard, resulting in substandard accommodation for current and future occupiers.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Policy H16Policy H17Policy H19Zoning Objective HA - DMPolicy NCBH14Policy NCBH15Table 12.20Section 6.9Section 12.3Section 12.6.9
Decision Document Summary
This case involves an appeal for the retention of a 57 sq m timber residential structure located in Brittas, Co. Dublin. The site is situated within the Dublin Mountains Area, zoned 'HA-DM' to protect its high-value landscape character and 'protected views'. The Inspector found that while the applicant is native to the area, they did not satisfy the 'exceptional circumstances' or 'genuine need' criteria required for rural housing under Policy H19. A major conflict was identified between traffic ...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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