Core Refusal Reason
The development represents a significant and unacceptable intensification of use on a site in close proximity to residential dwellings, resulting in serious injury to residential amenities and property depreciation through noise and odour impacts.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- While the use is appropriate for a 'TC' (Town Centre) zoned area, the specific implementation at this site represents an unacceptable intensification of use.
- The applicant failed to provide sufficient operational details, floor plans, and mitigation strategies regarding noise, odour, and late-night activities to satisfy amenity concerns.
- The proximity to sensitive residential receptors means the development would seriously injure the amenities of the area and be contrary to proper planning and sustainable development.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Fingal Development Plan 2017-2023TC Zoning ObjectiveDMS04ED53ED54
Decision Document Summary
This report concerns a first-party appeal against Fingal County Council's decision to refuse retention permission for an outdoor dining area, pizzeria, and relocated smoking area at 'The Bus Bar' on Strand Street, Skerries. The site is located in a prominent town centre corner within an Architectural Conservation Area (ACA), directly adjacent to residential cottages. While the Planning Authority and Inspector acknowledged that restaurant/pub uses are generally permitted in principle under the cu...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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