Core Refusal Reason
The proposal represents an ad-hoc, piecemeal approach to development in the absence of a Planning Authority-led Masterplan, resulting in a car-dependent scheme that fails to provide essential pedestrian and cycle connectivity (specifically a required overbridge) to Skerries town and its railway station.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The development is premature and represents a piecemeal approach to the expansion of Skerries without a formal Masterplan, which is a prerequisite under the Fingal Development Plan to ensure an integrated, plan-led strategy.
- The failure to provide a pedestrian and cycle overbridge to the Ballast Pit Masterplan lands and the railway station results in an unsustainable, car-dependent development contrary to national and local transport policy.
- The applicant's 'Indicative Masterplan' is inadequate as it excludes significant 'General Employment' zoned lands and provides a road layout that could compromise the future development and permeability of adjoining third-party lands.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Objective PM14Objective SS20Objective Skerries 10Objective Skerries 11Objective Skerries 14Objective GI20Objective WT12Objective DMS171Objective ED92Objective ED93Objective SW07Section 11.3 Masterplans
Decision Document Summary
The applicant sought permission for the first phase of a business park at Milverton, Skerries, comprising a petrol station (mechanic and tyre-sales) and four 2-storey buildings containing 18 industrial units on a 7.19ha site. While the 'General Employment' (GE) zoning allows for these uses in principle, the site is designated as part of the Milverton Masterplan (MP 5.D) area. The Inspector noted that the Fingal Development Plan 2017-2023 specifically requires this masterplan to address flood ris...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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