Core Planning Reasoning
The development is recommended for grant as it provides essential advance infrastructure (link road and drainage) to support plan-led residential development on zoned lands, is consistent with national and local planning policy, and will not negatively impact residential or visual amenities subject to mitigation.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The principle of development is acceptable as the proposed link road and regional drainage facility constitute necessary infrastructure to facilitate the delivery of residential units on adjoining lands zoned for development.
- The design of the infrastructure is consistent with the Design Manual for Urban Roads and Streets (DMURS) and the National Cycle Manual, ensuring high levels of connectivity and safe pedestrian/cyclist permeability.
- Environmental and Appropriate Assessments confirm that potential impacts on biodiversity and nearby European sites (specifically Skerries Island SPA) can be successfully mitigated through the implementation of a Construction Environmental Management Plan (CEMP).
Cited Policies (CDP)
Fingal County Development Plan 2017-2023Zoning Objective OS (Open Space)Zoning Objective RA (Residential Area)Objective Skerries 14 (LAP preparation)Objective Skerries 10 (Road, pedestrian and cycle systems)Objective MT9 (Design of roads)Objective NH02 (Integrated provision for biodiversity)Objective DMS57 (Open space quantum)Objective DMS57A (Open space quantum)Objective DMS57B (Open space quantum)Local Objective No. 10 (Skerries Southern Relief Road)
Decision Document Summary
The Land Development Agency (LDA) sought permission for a 66m link road, regional drainage facility (RDF), and utility services at Golf Links Road & Ballygossan Park, Skerries. The project is designed to facilitate future housing on adjacent lands, including a proposed SHD scheme to the south. The site is a greenfield area characterized by a riparian corridor and proximity to the Dublin-Belfast railway line. While local residents raised concerns regarding traffic, safety, and the loss of recreat...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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