Core Refusal Reason
The application was refused due to insufficient information regarding potential negative impacts on the biodiversity and conservation objectives of the Ballyman Glen and Knocksink Woods SACs, alongside inadequate technical details concerning drainage, hydrogeology, and transportation safety.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant failed to provide a complete and definitive Natura Impact Statement (NIS) supported by quantitative hydrogeological data, leaving reasonable scientific doubt regarding the impact on groundwater-dependent tufa springs in the Ballyman Glen SAC.
- The proposed surface water management strategy is considered premature and insufficient as it relies on unconstructed infrastructure and lacks detailed design specifications for attenuation features and wetlands.
- The submission lacks essential technical details regarding road safety audits, disabled and cycle parking, earthworks cross-sections, and visual impact assessments, failing to demonstrate that the development would not adversely affect the local environment or adjacent amenities.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Policy LHB20Section 8.3.11Section 8.2.4.5Section 8.2.4.12Policy LHB12
Decision Document Summary
The proposal sought permission for an extension to the Dún Laoghaire Golf Club on lands at Ballyman Road and Phrompstown, Enniskerry, Co. Dublin. Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council refused the application primarily because the applicant did not adequately demonstrate that the works would not negatively impact the biodiversity and conservation objectives of the Ballyman Glen and Knocksink Woods SACs. Additionally, the planning authority identified significant deficiencies in the information pr...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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