Core Refusal Reason
The proposal was refused due to the lack of a comprehensive Natura Impact Statement to rule out adverse effects on European sites, inadequate flood risk and surface water drainage assessments, and unresolved transportation and landscaping requirements.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant failed to provide a scientifically robust Natura Impact Statement (NIS) that could definitively rule out adverse impacts on the Rogerstown Estuary SAC and SPA, leaving significant scientific doubt regarding aquatic contamination.
- The proposed surface water drainage system and flood risk assessment were insufficient, specifically regarding excessive discharge rates, lack of clarity on receiving network capacity, and potential risks from adjacent watercourses.
- The development failed to address critical infrastructure and design requirements, including necessary road widening and setbacks along the L1190, adequate staff parking analysis, and appropriate landscaping/boundary treatments.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Decision Document Summary
The proposal involved the construction of a 2,469m² extension to an existing warehouse at Falcon House, Lusk, Co. Dublin. The Planning Authority refused permission because the application lacked a Stage 2 Appropriate Assessment and the subsequent Natura Impact Statement was deemed too vague to satisfy legal requirements regarding the protection of Natura 2000 sites. Furthermore, the development was found to be prejudicial to public health due to excessive surface water discharge rates and failed...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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