Core Refusal Reason
The proposal constitutes a substandard form of development that fails to meet residential amenity standards, lacks essential infrastructure and parking, and negatively impacts the Skerries Architectural Conservation Area.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed development provides inadequate residential amenity for future occupants due to substandard floor areas, a lack of storage, and insufficient provision for refuse and open space.
- The application fails to meet technical and procedural requirements regarding bicycle parking, vehicular access, and the mandatory submission of a Design Statement.
- The proposed alterations and over-intensification of use would be out of character with the surrounding area and would adversely affect the aesthetics of the Skerries Architectural Conservation Area (ACA).
Cited Policies (CDP)
Objective DMSO109Table 14.17Objective DMSO5Objective AH17
Decision Document Summary
The application proposed a change of use from a retail unit to short-term holiday letting accommodation at 51 Strand Street, Skerries. Fingal County Council refused the development because it failed to meet the minimum design standards for residential units, specifically regarding floor space and private amenity. Furthermore, the proposal lacked adequate arrangements for parking, cycling infrastructure, and refuse disposal, while the physical alterations were deemed detrimental to the character ...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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