Core Planning Reasoning
The Inspector recommended granting permission as the pedestrian and cycle path provides essential permeability and connectivity to a new school campus, aligns with sustainable transport policies (MT13, MT17), and would not negatively impact residential amenity or traffic safety when managed with appropriate conditions.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The development is consistent with the proper planning and sustainable development of the area by facilitating sustainable transport links between established residential areas and new school infrastructure.
- Residential amenity concerns regarding traffic and anti-social behavior are sufficiently addressed through the proposed gated access control and the requirement for a security management plan.
- The project does not represent a material contravention of the development plan or previous planning conditions, as it supports high-level connectivity objectives that supersede older site-specific restrictions.
Cited Policies (CDP)
SWORDS 6SWORDS 11MT13MT17MT19PM32Section 11.8OS - Open Space Zoning ObjectiveRA - Residential Area Zoning ObjectiveGB - Green Belt Zoning Objective
Decision Document Summary
Gannon Properties sought permission for a 185m pedestrian and cycle path connecting Abbeyvale Court to a new school campus and the Mooretown Distributor Road extension in Swords, Co. Dublin. The site comprises 0.1383ha of greenfield land traversing Open Space, Residential, and Green Belt zonings. The Inspector addressed third-party appeals concerning the loss of public open space, potential anti-social behavior, and the impact on property values. Key arguments in favor include the path's role in...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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