Core Planning Reasoning
The proposed development is consistent with the 'F' zoning objective for the site, facilitates strategic pedestrian/cycle connectivity in line with County Development Plan goals, and, subject to conditions including the omission of lighting for biodiversity protection, will not adversely impact residential amenity or the visual character of the area.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed shared path is consistent with the residential and open space zoning of the area and aligns with strategic county-wide goals for active travel and greenway infrastructure.
- Potential impacts on residential amenity, specifically regarding privacy and noise, are sufficiently mitigated by the path's alignment, relative site levels, and existing boundary treatments.
- The omission of public lighting is a necessary and acceptable measure to ensure the protection of light-sensitive bat species in accordance with the EU Habitats Directive.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Zoning Objective FPolicy Objective OSR8Policy Objective T11Policy Objective PHP36Policy Objective GIB18Policy Objective GIB25Policy Objective OSR2Policy Objective OSR3Policy Objective OSR4Policy Objective OSR7Policy Objective HER1Policy Objective HER2Section 12.9.10.1Ballyogan & Environs LAP 2019-2025 Policies BELAP MOV1, MOV4, MOV12
Decision Document Summary
The Inspector's Report evaluates a proposal for a 3-meter wide shared pedestrian/cycle path on 0.62ha of greenfield land to connect the Cruagh Greenway with Stepaside Park and Enniskerry Road. The site is bounded by several residential estates (Stepaside Park, Wingfield, Cairnfort) and contains a recorded archaeological monument (enclosure). A third-party appeal by local residents raised concerns regarding privacy, security, noise, and the deviation of the route from a previously permitted schem...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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