SD23A/0030

New detached bungalow type dwelling house, (B) New vehicular recessed entrance off L7377 Mount Seskin Road, (C) New onsite domestic wastewater treatment system, (D) Landscaping and all associated site development works on lands at Intersection of Meagan's Lane and L7377 Mount Seskin Road, Crooksling, Saggart, Co. Dublin.

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

The proposal constitutes urban-generated housing in a highly sensitive rural landscape (HA-DM zoning) without a demonstrated economic or social need, which would materially contravene development plan policies regarding landscape protection, protected views, and traffic safety.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The applicant failed to provide sufficient justification or evidence of exceptional circumstances to warrant a rural dwelling in a 'High Amenity' zone, leading to a material contravention of the South Dublin County Development Plan 2022-2028.
  • The development would significantly degrade a landscape of medium-to-high sensitivity and interfere with protected views and prospects along Mount Seskin Road, where landscape capacity for new development is negligible.
  • The proposed dwelling would be located on a substandard rural road network with poor alignment and no pedestrian facilities, creating a traffic hazard and contributing to unsustainable ribbon development.

Cited Policies (CDP)

Policy H16Zoning Objective HA-DMPolicy H19 Objective 1Policy NCBH14Policy NCBH15Table 3.5Prospect 5Prospect 7

Decision Document Summary

This application proposed a new detached bungalow and vehicular entrance on lands at the intersection of Meagans Lane and Mount Seskin Road, Crooksling. The site is situated within the Dublin Mountain 'HA-DM' zoning objective, an area designated for its outstanding natural character and high landscape sensitivity. The Planning Authority refused permission because the proposal represents urban-generated sprawl in a rural area under strong urban influence, lacks a demonstrated local housing need, ...
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