Core Refusal Reason
The Inspector recommends granting permission, overturning the Planning Authority's refusal, on the basis that the development is of an appropriate scale for the village, provides for the significant restoration of protected historic structures, and aligns with national and regional objectives for rural settlement rejuvenation despite the expiry of the Local Area Plan.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed development is compatible with the scale and character of Rowlestown and aligns with national objectives for the sustainable growth and revitalization of rural settlements.
- The restoration and adaptive reuse of the historic Killossery Mill complex and the former national school represent significant positive heritage impacts that outweigh the absence of a current local masterplan.
- Technical concerns raised by the Planning Authority regarding traffic safety, residential layout, and car parking are not considered fundamental barriers and can be effectively managed through planning conditions.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Regional Policy Objective 4.83Objective SS02BNational Policy Objective 15Objective PM18Objective RF04Rural Village (RV) zoning designationLocal Objective 37Objective DMS170Objective DMS171Objective DMSO22
Decision Document Summary
This report relates to an appeal against Fingal County Council's decision to refuse permission for a mixed-use development in Rowlestown, Co. Dublin. The proposal includes 21 dwellings, a farmers' market, garden centre, co-working space, and a crèche, centered around the restoration of the 17th-century Killossery Corn Mill and a derelict school building. The 3.56-hectare site is located within an Architectural Conservation Area and contains recorded ancient monuments. While the Planning Authorit...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
Note: If code appears below, the council site is blocking the preview. Please open the original file.