Core Refusal Reason
The proposal fails to justify the replacement of a coastal chalet with a permanent dwelling, presents traffic safety hazards, provides inadequate private amenity space, and lacks sufficient technical details regarding wastewater and surface water management.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The development materially contravenes Objective RF42 of the Fingal Development Plan as it seeks to replace a coastal chalet with a permanent year-round dwelling without demonstrating the required exceptional circumstances.
- The proposal would endanger public safety by creating a traffic hazard due to substandard sightlines and would provide a poor level of residential amenity through insufficient rear private open space.
- The application failed to demonstrate the adequacy of the existing on-site wastewater treatment system and surface water drainage, posing a risk to public health and failing to meet minimum site area requirements.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Objective RF42Objective DMS87Objective DMS54
Decision Document Summary
The applicant sought permission for the demolition of an existing one-storey dwelling and the construction of a replacement residence at Hollybush, Beach Lane, Portrane. The local authority refused the application on five grounds, primarily citing the contravention of policies governing the conversion of seasonal coastal chalets into permanent dwellings. Furthermore, the site was deemed unsuitable for the proposed development due to traffic safety concerns at vehicular entrances, inadequate priv...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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