Core Refusal Reason
The proposal contravenes the 'CI' (Community Infrastructure) land-use zoning objective, exhibits poor design and layout that fails to integrate with the surrounding area, and lacks mandatory statutory documentation.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The development includes residential units on lands zoned for Community Infrastructure where such use is not permitted, failing to demonstrate compliance with sheltered accommodation requirements for public operators.
- The design and layout fail to provide adequate passive surveillance, high-quality frontage, or efficient use of existing infrastructure, thereby contravening residential amenity and design objectives.
- The application lacks a mandatory building lifecycle report for the apartment component, violating Section 28 Ministerial Guidelines as set out in the 2025 Apartment Guidelines.
Cited Policies (CDP)
CI land-use zoning objectiveSPQH01SPQH02SPQH034DMS04RS land-use zoning objective
Decision Document Summary
This application proposed a 28-unit residential scheme on a 0.578-hectare site in Donabate, Co. Dublin, located between 'The Paddocks' development and the Donabate Portrane Educate Together National School. Fingal County Council refused permission because the proposal involves residential development on lands zoned for Community Infrastructure (CI) where such use is prohibited. Furthermore, the planning authority cited significant concerns regarding the design and layout, noting a lack of passiv...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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