Core Refusal Reason
Refusal is based on the proposal being contrary to compact growth and sequential development policies due to its remote location from Skerries town centre, and its significant negative visual impact on a designated Highly Sensitive Landscape with exceptional coastal value.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The development is inconsistent with national and local planning policy regarding the efficient use of urban land, as the greenfield site is remote from services and would promote car-dependent urban sprawl.
- The scale, height, and massing of the proposed dwellings are inappropriate for a 'Highly Sensitive Landscape' and would seriously injure the visual amenities and character of this coastal area.
- The proposal fails to provide an appropriate housing mix, consisting entirely of 4-bedroom units, which contravenes Development Plan requirements for variety in dwelling types and sizes.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Policy CSP2Policy CSP4Policy CSP34Policy CSP36Policy GINHP25Policy GINHP26Policy GINHP28Policy GINHP29Objective GINHO58Objective GINHO59Objective GINHO73Policy HCAP3Policy HCAP4Section 14.6.2
Decision Document Summary
The applicant sought permission for 18 detached, 2-storey, 4-bedroom houses on a 3.87 ha agricultural site south of Skerries, Co. Dublin. The dwellings featured contemporary split-level designs with monopitch roofs and included a 1.72 ha sculpture park on high-amenity lands. The site is located within a 'Coastal Character Type' landscape designated as highly sensitive with exceptional value. The Inspector argued that the site is functionally remote from Skerries town centre (2km away) and sits o...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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