Core Refusal Reason
The development would negatively impact the shoreline character and create traffic hazards through the loss of public parking and insufficient footpath details.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The removal of the natural dune system and its replacement with a sea wall and private stairs would significantly harm the character of the shoreline.
- The proposed private parking layout would result in the loss of public parking in the village center and create a traffic hazard near Duncannon Fort.
- Insufficient information was provided regarding the proposed public footpath, potentially leading to further traffic hazards and safety concerns.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Decision Document Summary
This application sought permission for the demolition of two existing two-story houses and subsequent construction in Duncannon, Ballyhack ED. The local authority refused the proposal due to its detrimental impact on the coastal landscape, specifically the removal of natural dunes and the installation of a private sea wall. Furthermore, the development was deemed contrary to proper planning because it would reduce public parking availability in a sensitive village location and failed to provide ...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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