Core Refusal Reason
The development failed to demonstrate long-term coastal safety regarding erosion and presented significant traffic safety hazards due to inadequate access and sightlines.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant failed to provide scientific evidence that the coastal site is safe from erosion or that the dwelling would not eventually require the construction of additional coastal defenses.
- The proposed design and siting do not meet the high architectural and landscaping standards required to protect the visual amenities of this sensitive seaward location.
- The proposed vehicular access is considered a traffic hazard because the applicant did not demonstrate legal consent for the entrance or provide adequate, maintainable sightlines for pedestrian and vehicle safety.
Cited Policies (CDP)
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Decision Document Summary
This application sought permission for a dormer dwelling at Lisnamara, located on the seaward side of South Shore Road in Rush, Co. Dublin. The Planning Authority refused the proposal on two primary grounds: first, the failure to prove the site's long-term viability against coastal erosion and its potential impact on visual amenities; and second, the lack of necessary legal consents and technical detail regarding vehicular access. Ultimately, the development was deemed contrary to the Fingal Dev...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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