Core Refusal Reason
Insufficient information provided to demonstrate that the proposed floodlighting would not adversely impact the River Dodder ecological corridor, light-sensitive species, residential amenity, and the visual character of the Dublin Mountains.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant failed to provide a comprehensive bat survey and visual impact assessment required to protect the Upper Dodder Valley ecological network from intrusive lighting and disturbance to sensitive species.
- The submission lacked technical assessments regarding light spill and glare for existing and permitted residential developments, as well as a decommissioning plan for existing floodlighting infrastructure.
- The proposal did not include necessary photomontages or a Green Infrastructure Plan to evaluate the visual impact on the Dublin Mountains and ensure the development's integration into the local landscape framework.
Cited Policies (CDP)
NCBH8 Objective 5GI2 Objective 1GI6 Objective 6IE8 Objective 6South Dublin County Development Plan 2022-2028Landscape Character Assessment (2022)
Decision Document Summary
The proposal involved the installation of six 18-meter-high LED floodlights at a playing pitch in Bohernabreena, Dublin 24, located within the sensitive Upper Dodder Valley corridor. South Dublin County Council refused permission because the applicant failed to provide sufficient technical data and environmental surveys to prove the development would not harm local biodiversity (specifically bats) or cause excessive light pollution for neighboring residents. Furthermore, the lack of visual impac...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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