RefusedDecided 30 November 2020Dun Laoghaire Rathdown County Council

D20A/0390: Permission for the construction of a split level detached dwelling house, (2,335 sq.ft) detached garage, minor modifications to the existing entrance off the Ballyedmonduff road, septic tank and raised bed percolation area with associated ancillary site works.

On lands off the Ballyedmonduff Road, Step-a-side, Dublin 18. The subject site is 1.53 acre.
DecisionRefuse permission
Decided30 November 2020
Application typePermission
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Refusal reasons

Rural Housing Need

Applicant failed to demonstrate genuine need for rural housing under DLRCDP 2016-2022 policies. Area is under strong urban influence and policy restricts one-off housing spread.

DLR County Development Plan 2016-2022, Section 2.1.4.1 Policy RES16 & Section 8.2.3.6 Rural Housing
It is considered that the applicant has not demonstrated a genuine need for housing in the area, an area under strong urban influence, contrary to Section 2.1.4.1, Policy RES16... and Section 8.2.3.6 'Rural Housing'... where it is Council Policy to restrict the spread of one off housing into the rural countryside.
Visual Amenity

Dwelling sited in prominent elevated position, highly visible from Enniskerry Road, Ballyedmonduff Road, and protected prospects, contravening Policy LHB6.

DLR County Development Plan 2016-2022, Section 4.1.2.5 Policy LHB6: Views and Prospects
The proposed dwelling would sit in a prominent position, highly visible in the landscape and when from the Enniskerry Road and from the Ballyedmonduff Road... The proposed development would also be visible from a number of protected prospects, contrary to Section 4.1.2.5 Policy LHB6...

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Planning a project near On lands off the Ballyedmonduff Road, Step-a-side, Dublin 18. The subject site is 1.53 acre.?

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