Core Refusal Reason
The proposed development, particularly the restaurant/takeaway element, is considered excessive in scale and would negatively impact the viability of nearby neighbourhood centres, increase car-borne traffic, and detract from the residential amenity of the area.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The scale and cumulative effect of the proposed uses would lead to an increase in car-borne journeys and undermine the viability and vitality of the nearby neighbourhood centres at Balally and Sandyford Village.
- The development would significantly detract from the residential amenity of adjoining properties and would negatively impact the future development potential of adjacent lands zoned for residential use.
- The proposal contravenes specific County Development Plan policies regarding Travel Demand Management, Retail Hierarchy, and standards for Fast Food Outlets/Takeaways.
Cited Policies (CDP)
ST19RET3Section 8.2.6.5
Decision Document Summary
The application sought permission and retention permission for development at the Maxol Service Station on Sandyford Road, Dublin 16, a site zoned Objective 'A' to protect residential amenity. The local authority refused the proposal primarily because the scale of the development, specifically the restaurant and takeaway components, was deemed inappropriate for its context. It was determined that the project would generate excessive traffic, threaten the commercial health of established neighbou...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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