Core Refusal Reason
The proposal fails to meet rural housing eligibility criteria, is located on a restricted steep slope, and poses a traffic hazard due to substandard road infrastructure.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The development is located on a slope greater than 20% within a restricted area where development is generally prohibited under the South Dublin County Development Plan 2022-2028.
- The applicant failed to demonstrate compliance with rural housing eligibility requirements and the proposal lacks the minimum required road frontage of 60 meters.
- The surrounding road network is substandard in terms of width and alignment, meaning the additional traffic generated would create a public safety hazard.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Appendix 5H19 Objective 2H19 Objective 1Section 12.6.9
Decision Document Summary
This application sought permission for a 215sq.m single-storey family dwelling at Allagour, Glenasmole. The site is situated in a sensitive rural area characterized by steep topography and constrained infrastructure. The local authority refused permission because the site falls within a restricted development zone (slopes > 20%), the applicant did not meet rural housing need criteria, and the proposed road frontage was insufficient. Furthermore, the substandard nature of the local road network m...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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