Core Refusal Reason
The development is considered premature due to the lack of capacity in the Oldtown Wastewater Treatment Plant and the absence of a certain timeline for required infrastructure upgrades, which presents risks to public health and the ecological integrity of Natura 2000 sites.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed development is premature pending the design, planning, and delivery of necessary upgrades to the local wastewater treatment infrastructure.
- In the absence of clear capacity improvements, the Board cannot be satisfied that the development would not adversely affect the integrity of the Rogerstown Estuary and Malahide Estuary SACs and SPAs.
- While the design, layout, and principle of completing an unfinished estate are generally acceptable and supported by local policy, the infrastructural deficiency is a critical barrier to granting permission.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Objective DMSO3Strategic Objective 10Policy CSP40Objective CSO68Section 14.12.1Objective DMSO23Table 11.1 (Infrastructure and Utilities)
Decision Document Summary
Sherwood Investment Properties Ltd. sought permission to construct 10 detached 4 and 5-bedroom houses to complete the 'Oldtown Avenue' estate in Oldtown, Fingal. The site is currently an unfinished development where five houses are occupied and six others remain at floor plate level. The Inspector noted the proposal is consistent with the 'RV' Rural Village zoning and matches the character of previously permitted units. However, the central issue is the Oldtown Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP),...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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