Core Refusal Reason
The proposal was refused due to inadequate transport connectivity and its location on Green Belt lands, which conflicts with zoning objectives intended to prevent urban sprawl.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant failed to provide sufficient information to demonstrate adequate pedestrian and cycling connectivity, leading to concerns over unsustainable car-dependent travel patterns.
- The development is contrary to several Fingal Development Plan objectives (PM78, PM79, PM80, MT17, DMS93) regarding the practicalities of school site selection and access.
- The proposed school is inconsistent with the 'Green Belt' zoning objective, which seeks to prevent urban sprawl, protect the setting of towns, and direct development toward undeveloped town areas.
Cited Policies (CDP)
PM78PM79PM80MT17DMS93Zoning Objective GB
Decision Document Summary
The proposal involved the construction of a 16-classroom, two-storey primary school at Broomfield, Malahide. Fingal County Council refused the application on two main grounds: first, the lack of evidence regarding safe and sustainable access for pedestrians and cyclists, which would result in an over-reliance on private cars; and second, the site's location within a designated Green Belt zone. The development was considered a threat to the integrity of the rural-urban boundary and contrary to th...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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