Core Refusal Reason
The proposal was refused due to critical technical deficiencies regarding fire safety access, traffic hazards arising from conflicts with a previously permitted creche extension, and inadequate surface water drainage/SuDS proposals on a restricted site.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed development fails to provide adequate fire tender access and creates a significant traffic hazard due to the conflict between the required 3.1m driveway width and the footprint/pedestrian access of a previously permitted creche extension.
- The surface water drainage strategy is deficient, failing to meet minimum separation distances for soakaways and failing to adhere to Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDS) principles, which may be prejudicial to public health.
- The development represents an over-intensification of a restricted site that would set an undesirable precedent and negatively impact the residential amenities and safety of the area.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Objective DMS129Fingal Development Plan 2017-2023
Decision Document Summary
This application sought permission for a one and a half storey, four-bedroom detached dwelling on a site to the side of an existing house at No. 3, The Old Stables, Swords. The Planning Authority refused permission primarily because the restricted nature of the site led to a direct conflict between the necessary fire safety access requirements and a previously permitted creche extension. Furthermore, the proposal failed to demonstrate a viable surface water drainage solution and was deemed to co...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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