Core Refusal Reason
The proposal materially contravenes the 'GE' (General Employment) zoning objective, as residential use and residential care homes are not permitted in this zone.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed change of use to a dwelling is not permitted under the 'GE' zoning objective and does not meet the specific exceptional health criteria required for residential development in this employment-focused area.
- The development fails to provide necessary pedestrian infrastructure and lacks sufficient technical information regarding transportation, water supply, and wastewater connectivity.
- The proximity of the proposed dwelling to the existing house and the lack of boundary treatment would result in a poor standard of residential amenity for future occupants and set an undesirable precedent.
Cited Policies (CDP)
GE Zoning ObjectiveObjective DMS47Fingal Development Plan 2017-2023
Decision Document Summary
The application proposed the conversion of a domestic garage into a new dwelling for a person with a disability at Slieve Donard, Stephenstown, Balbriggan. The site is situated on lands zoned for General Employment (GE) under the Fingal Development Plan 2017-2023. The Planning Authority refused permission because the residential use materially contravenes the zoning objective, which prioritizes enterprise and employment. Furthermore, the proposal was deemed deficient due to a lack of pedestrian ...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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