Core Refusal Reason
The proposal represents a premature, car-dependent, and piecemeal development that materially contravenes zoning objectives, lacks a required Planning Authority-led Masterplan, and fails to meet minimum standards for urban design, residential amenity, and drainage infrastructure.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The development is premature and represents an ad-hoc, piecemeal approach to the North West Balbriggan Masterplan lands, lacking essential pedestrian/cycle connectivity and a formal Planning Authority-led Masterplan.
- The proposal materially contravenes the Fingal Development Plan 2017-2023 by locating residential units on 'OS' (Open Space) zoned lands and placing underground attenuation tanks beneath public open space.
- The scheme fails to meet national and local design standards due to a dominance of surface car parking, inadequate separation distances between blocks, and a total lack of communal open space for duplex and apartment units.
Cited Policies (CDP)
OS Zoning ObjectiveRA Zoning ObjectiveObjective BALBRIGGAN 11Masterplan MP 4.BSection 11.3 MasterplansObjective PM14Objective DMS74Objective DMS28
Decision Document Summary
This application sought permission for Phase 1 of a residential and community services masterplan on a 2.2 ha site at Flemington Lane, Balbriggan, Co. Dublin. Fingal County Council refused the application on seven grounds, primarily citing that the development was premature pending a formal Masterplan for the area. The Planning Authority determined that the scheme was overly car-dependent, materially contravened specific zoning and drainage objectives, and exhibited poor urban design qualities t...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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