Core Refusal Reason
The proposal constitutes unsustainable over-development in a rural area under strong urban influence, poses a traffic hazard due to inadequate sightlines, and is located within high-risk flood zones.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The development would result in unsustainable over-development of a rural area under strong urban influence, failing to protect the greenbelt and the rural character of the area.
- The proposed entrance lacks adequate sightlines, and its intensification would endanger public safety by creating a traffic hazard.
- The subject site is located within Flood Zones A and B, making the proposed highly vulnerable residential use prejudicial to public health and contrary to flood risk management guidelines.
Cited Policies (CDP)
National Policy Objective (NPO) 15Objective SS09
Decision Document Summary
The application proposed the development of a two-storey, four-bedroom detached dwelling and a detached garage at Brownstown, Balheary, Swords, Co. Dublin. The local authority refused permission because the project would lead to the over-development of a rural area under urban pressure, contrary to national and local policies for greenbelt protection. Furthermore, the applicant failed to demonstrate safe access via adequate sightlines, and the site's location within high-risk flood zones rendere...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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