Core Refusal Reason
While the Planning Authority initially refused permission based on traffic hazards and backland development, the Inspector recommends a GRANT of permission, concluding the proposal is an appropriate infill development within the village boundary that aligns with the settlement strategy and addresses previous technical concerns regarding sightlines and flooding.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The development is a compatible infill project within the defined settlement of Ballyboughal and supports the policy of compact growth in rural villages as per Objective SPQHO56.
- Traffic safety and sightline requirements can be met by adhering to DMURS standards and utilizing an entrance upgrade previously permitted under Reg. Ref. F22A/0239.
- The updated Flood Risk Assessment and on-site surface water drainage proposals are sufficient to ensure the development does not increase flood risk to the site or surrounding areas.
Cited Policies (CDP)
DMS126PM18DMS32Section 3.5.15.1Objective SPQHO56Objective DMSO30Policy CSP7Objective CIOSO49Section 48
Decision Document Summary
The proposal involves the construction of a single house on an infill/backland site south of Ballyboughal, Co. Dublin. The Planning Authority refused the application citing three main issues: inadequate sightlines onto the R108 (creating a traffic hazard), the undesirable nature of backland development lacking village connectivity, and an insufficient flood risk assessment. The Inspector's assessment counters these points, noting that the site lies within the village settlement boundary where co...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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