Core Refusal Reason
The development was refused due to traffic safety hazards, overdevelopment of a restricted site, negative impacts on residential amenity, and non-compliance with development plan standards for open space and bin storage.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed access arrangement is substandard and lacks necessary pedestrian infrastructure, creating a significant traffic hazard and risk of pedestrian-vehicular conflict.
- The scale, mass, and design of the apartment block represent overdevelopment that is out of character with the area and would adversely affect the residential amenities of neighboring properties.
- The proposal fails to meet Development Plan requirements regarding public open space provision and the appropriate siting of bin storage and communal amenity areas.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Objective PM44Objective DMS39Objective DMS57BObjective DMS36Objective DMS66
Decision Document Summary
This application sought permission for the demolition of sheds and the construction of a development at 4 Hampton Street and 3 High Street in Balbriggan, Co. Dublin. Fingal County Council refused the application on several grounds, primarily citing traffic safety concerns due to poor access and pedestrian-vehicle conflict. Additionally, the planning authority determined that the project constituted overdevelopment of a restricted site, noting that the scale and design were incompatible with the ...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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