Core Reason for the Refused Part
The applicant failed to justify the subdivision of the site and the creation of two separate vehicular entrances, which contravenes development plan objectives and raises concerns regarding traffic safety and infrastructure capacity.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed subdivision of the residential site and the creation of two separate entrances lack sufficient justification and are contrary to the Fingal Development Plan 2023-2029.
- The applicant failed to demonstrate that the existing wastewater treatment system and surface water soakaway have the capacity to serve the intensified development in accordance with EPA and BRE standards.
- The proposed vehicular access arrangements are considered substandard and unsafe as the submitted sightline drawings are inaccurate and fail to meet the minimum 90m visibility requirements defined by TII standards.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Objective SPQHO69Objective SPQHO54
Decision Document Summary
The application sought permission and retention for modifications to existing structures at 'Stockhole' and 'Dowling Lodge' in Cloghran, Swords, situated within a rural cluster. While retention was granted for certain elements, permission was refused primarily because the applicant did not provide a valid rationale for subdividing the site and installing two separate entrances. Furthermore, the planning authority identified critical technical deficiencies regarding the adequacy of the wastewater...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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