Core Refusal Reason
The proposal materially contravenes the HI (Heavy Industry) zoning objective, lacks a required Traffic and Transport Assessment, fails to demonstrate sufficient legal interest in the land, and provides an inadequate Natura Impact Statement.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed development would materially contravene the HI (Heavy Industry) land use zoning objective for the area as defined in the Fingal County Development Plan 2017-2023.
- The application is considered premature due to the failure to submit a Traffic and Transport Assessment (TTA) to determine the impact of development intensification on the local road network, contrary to Objective DMS128.
- The Planning Authority is precluded from granting permission due to insufficient evidence of legal interest in the land and discrepancies within the Natura Impact Statement (NIS) regarding impacts on European sites.
Cited Policies (CDP)
HI (Heavy Industry) zoning objectiveObjective DMS128Fingal County Development Plan 2017-2023
Decision Document Summary
This application proposed the construction of a 24-hour fuel card refuelling facility at Coldwinters, North of Finglas, Dublin. Fingal County Council refused permission on four primary grounds: the use was deemed a material contravention of the 'HI' (Heavy Industry) zoning objective; the applicant failed to provide a Traffic and Transport Assessment (TTA) to justify the intensification of the site; there was a lack of clarity regarding the applicant's legal interest in the subject lands; and the...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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