Core Refusal Reason
The proposed vehicular access is excessively wide and necessitates the removal of significant mature vegetation in a High Amenity (HA) zone, despite the presence of a viable existing entrance.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed access is excessively wide and would result in the loss of a significant stretch of mature trees and vegetation along a public road.
- The development fails to protect or enhance the High Amenity (HA) zoned area, particularly as a safe and viable alternative entrance already serves the site.
- The proposal directly contravenes Objectives SPQHO54 and SPQHO55 of the Fingal Development Plan 2023-2029 and is contrary to the proper planning of the area.
Cited Policies (CDP)
HA ZoningSPQHO54SPQHO55
Decision Document Summary
The proposal sought to relocate the vehicular access for an existing dwelling at Blackberry Hill, Garristown, within a High Amenity (HA) zoned area. The planning authority refused permission because the new entrance was considered excessively wide and would require the removal of significant mature roadside vegetation. Given that a safe and viable entrance already exists, the authority determined that the proposal failed to protect the character of the HA zone and contravened specific objectives...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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